Health and Medicine
Hormone Replacement Therapy
A newly developed film could prevent bacteria from growing on dental retainers and aligners
Congestive heart failure, hypertension
In the future, a new imaging pill might eliminate the need for annual mammograms
Do large doses of vitamin C increase the risk of kidney stones?
Reactions explains the chemistry of this popular sleep aid:
A fungus from the Red Sea shows promise in developing anti-seizure drugs
Israeli scientist Rony Dahan thinks he knows why immunotherapy hasn’t reached its full potential, and he aims to do something about that
Nutmeg prevents damage to the liver
The overwhelming message is that people are fed up with politicians and their lack of sense when dealing with the drug epidemic.
Scientists could someday treat disease by inhibiting the growth of harmful gut microbes
Researchers say an inexpensive ‘electronic nose’ diagnosed breast cancer with 95% accuracy and may be used for other cancers in the future
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I fear another idiocy will occur after cannabis is legal in Canada. I will still have to attend a clinic to obtain medical cannabis. But I will be able to buy recreational cannabis at any legal outlet
Turmoil in generics brings opportunity for fine chemicals firms
Parkinson's disease medication could be delivered directly to the brain by exploiting the rabies virus
There are two kinds of marijuana. The THC type creates a “high”. The other, CBD, is associated with pain control
Marijuana as “medicine” can and should be separated from marijuana the party drug, which means you can’t seriously argue that a blunt of weed is medicine in any legitimate sense
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Scientists have successfully synthesized a deadly toxin from death-cap mushrooms that could fight cancer
Israelis discover proteins that promote dopamine secretion in study that has potential applications for Parkinson’s disease cell-replacement therapy.
Tested so far on mice, Dr. Eitan Okun’s vaccine targets amyloid beta protein, which clusters in the brains of people affected by the deadly disease
Singapore: "Death for Drug Dealers"
The best advice is to keep moving, but stress that moderation in most aspects of life usually wins the day.
Photoswitchable drugs could light the way to more targeted treatments
Delivering stimulants of cell growth and connectivity directly to damaged ear cells could aid in restoring hearing
ISRAEL21c talks with startups devising wearables to measure heart rhythm while you go about your daily routine
So whether you’re in the air, at sea, or on the ground, facing a medical emergency always increases the adrenaline
Check-Cap of Israel recently received the CE Mark for its ingestible x-ray capsule for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening
The new technology developed by Israeli researchers uses longwave light to release drugs in a highly targeted, non-invasive method
Soapy’s off-grid, sun-powered hygiene stations use water pulled from the air and a smart dispensing system for an exact dose of soap and water 24/7