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A study revealed: This is what your morning coffee does to your brain

Researchers discovered that caffeine not only improves alertness, but also strengthens the communication between areas in the brain responsible for movement and sensory information processing.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH
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How many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day?

Study revealed exactly how many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day

Many studies have examined the effects of coffee and tea separately, but the authors of the new study sought to understand specifically what their combined effect is.

|ByDR. GALINA SHENKERMAN, TAL ALTER
Stem cells are viewed on a computer screen at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at the UConn Health Center on August 27, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut.

Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study

“Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense against bacterial infection,” explained study supervisor Dr. Matan Hofree.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds

New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

New nanotechnology enables non-invasive breath test for early detection of lung cancer

Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University used ultra-sensitive nanosensors to detect chemical changes in exhaled air.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lung cancer (illustration).

New study finds omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may reduce cancer risk

Researchers found that higher blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of colon, stomach, lung, and other gastrointestinal cancers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Fatty foods.