Israeli technology at Rambam aids in reducing opioid addiction.
New Technology Helps First Israeli Patient Overcome Opioid Addiction Doctors at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa have treated their first Israeli patient dealing with opioid addiction using an experimental noninvasive brain technology, managing to ease the withdrawal symptoms in just 20 minutes. The patient, a 40-year-old family man from northern Israel, had been […]
Activities That Could Strain Your Knees After 60
Avoiding certain exercises can reduce unnecessary stress on your knees. Your knees have endured a lot over the years. With age, it’s natural to see a decline in cartilage and lubrication in the joints. Combine that with age-related muscle loss and past injuries, and you might find your knees need some extra care. Doug Bertram, […]
New research confirms that serious side effects of statins on muscles are very uncommon.
Concerns About Statin Side Effects May Be Overblown Recent research published in The Lancet Digital Health indicates that worries about severe muscle problems associated with statin use are largely unfounded. These side effects are notably rare. Heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death globally, and statins can significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels—by as […]
Relationship guidance: I believe my close friend is giving me hidden hints. I have to be cautious about my next steps.
Dear How to Do It, I’ve identified as gay in theory throughout my college years without actually acting on it. My best friend, who is also a guy, and I have had a flirty friendship for quite some time. Last year, he confided in me that he identifies as bisexual. I’ve always imagined my first […]
Modified human embryos uncover insights into our development and spark ethical discussions
Researchers have recently reported using an advanced gene-editing technique to modify the DNA of human embryos for the second time this month. This particular research utilized a method called base editing, aiming to gain insights into human development rather than finding ways to prevent diseases. Yet, the success of the experiment has intensified calls for […]
This Cat Parasite Affects Billions of People. Researchers Believe We’ve Been Underrating It
Calls to Elevate Toxoplasmosis Concern Researchers from around the globe are advocating for a serious reconsideration of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which spreads through cat feces and contaminated food and water. Their latest paper suggests that the World Health Organization (WHO) should formally identify T. gondii as a neglected tropical disease. This infection, known as […]
Highly contagious disease discovered at crowded California airport
A traveler with a highly contagious disease passed through a busy airport in Southern California during the summer travel season, possibly exposing numerous passengers. Los Angeles County health officials are looking into a confirmed measles case linked to an individual who was infectious while at Hollywood Burbank Airport and a nearby rental car facility. Remarkably, […]
Why men tend to have shorter lifespans than women — and the tough guy dilemma
Could Being Tough Be a Deadly Mistake? All around the globe, women tend to outlive men. In the United States, for instance, men have an average life expectancy of about 76 years, while women often reach 81. This trend has captured the attention of experts for years. While infectious diseases have become less of a […]
Unusual Side Effect Discovered in Ozempic Users Related to Smell and Taste
Potential Taste and Smell Issues Linked to GLP-1 Medications A recent study might give you pause if you’re using GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, which is found in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem looked into the medical records of individuals with type 2 diabetes. They found that those […]
Podcasts are Transforming the Relationship Between Doctors and Patients. Is That Positive?
Changing Dynamics in Doctor-Patient Relationships A few years back, Jenny Ip found herself in a cardiologist’s office after discovering her cholesterol levels had risen significantly in her blood tests. She recalled that the doctor asked about her lifestyle before suggesting a statin medication. However, Ms. Ip, now 46, wanted more tests before starting any new […]