Medical study

Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias

The study, led by Dr. Michael Freund of the Hebrew University and Shaare Zedek Medical Center, examined 39 complex lateral abdominal wall hernia repairs completed robotically. 

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Natural hormones used for menopause treatment.

'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds

Israeli soldiers take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, September 17, 2025

'The emotional cost has been unbelievable': How three years of war have changed Israelis - study

Doctors at Rambam Hospital use a new method for providing respiratory assistance to premature babies.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find


Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving

University of Hamburg researchers found that a 20-minute nap with deep N2 sleep boosts chances of creative breakthroughs and increases the likelihood of experiencing a true 'eureka moment.'

 Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving.

Frequent nightmares linked to accelerated aging and increased risk of early death

Study led by Abidemi Otaiku finds nightmares predict premature death more strongly than smoking or obesity.

 Frequent nightmares linked to accelerated aging and increased risk of early death.

Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles

Martínez Madrid warns that even brief exposure to light at night can fragment sleep and increase cardiovascular risks.

 Study Warns: TV may be disrupting your sleep cycles. Illustration.

Study reveals alarming rise in appendix cancer among Millennials and Generation X

Rates of appendiceal adenocarcinoma have quadrupled among people born in 1985 compared to those born in 1945.

 Study reveals alarming rise in appendix cancer among Millennials and Generation X. Illustartion.

MHRA urges women on weight loss drugs to use birth control after reports of surprise pregnancies

Women are reporting unintended pregnancies despite contraceptive use while using weight-loss injections like ozempic.

 MHRA warns women using weight loss drugs to use effective contraception due to unintended pregnancies. Illustration.

Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep

The findings could help scientists find new drug targets for treating sleep disorders.

 Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep. Illustration.

Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows

Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.

 Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows.

Humans less likely to accept euthanasia decisions by AI, study finds

The study found that people are generally less accepting of euthanasia decisions made by AI or robots compared to those made by human doctors.

 An illustrative image of a medic using Artificial Intelligence.

Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building

The results support that, under conditions of adequate intake, the source of protein and its daily distribution do not significantly affect muscle growth.

 Study finds plant-based and animal-based proteins equally effective for muscle building. Illustration.

What happens to your body when you eat bananas daily? A dietitian explains

Dr. Jones: "Bananas are a good source of potassium, but eating a banana alone is not enough for daily potassium intake."

 What happens to your body when you eat bananas daily? A dietitian explains. Illustration.