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Post-stroke patients have difficulty following instructions, making rehabilitation uncertain

Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba examined how a stroke affects the ability to follow changing instructions.

Moove over, cows: Hebrew U researchers craft perfect bite of meat by designing plant-based steaks

The researchers at the Jerusalem institution do this by molding new metamaterials for the kitchen to reduce greenhouse gases and wasted water.

FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to cancer risk

The decision came after years of scrutiny and debate over the safety of Red No. 3, particularly concerning its potential impact on children and its alleged link to cancer.

Replacing hot dogs with fish cuts dementia risk by 28%, says neurology journal

Consuming at least a quarter serving of processed meat daily, like two bacon slices or one hot dog, significantly raises dementia risk.

Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds

The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.

US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts

The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.

Ematai: The non-profit org. highlighting discussions on end-of-life care

In Brody’s view, there is no better time to discuss these issues than the present, particularly since the Israel-Hamas War has impacted people’s feelings about end-of-life issues.

Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread

Marburg is a highly contagious virus similar to Ebola, with fatality rates up to 90%.

 A SOLDIER receives massage therapy from a Chayal’s Angels volunteer.

Chayal's Angels: The grassroots org. healing IDF soldiers holistically

To date, the large nonprofit organization has provided over 9,000 treatments to soldiers at more than 130 bases throughout Israel.

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

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