Researchers find biomarker that could enable screening for all cancers
The release of a protein produced by the gene KRAS creates a biomarker that doctors can detect. Researchers from the University of California,…
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First US case of polio in nearly a decade is an Orthodox Jewish man
Local health officials announced the case Thursday and said they would begin a drive to increase vaccination against the potentially deadly virus. The…
Israeli app Circles launches new free mental health support group service
Israeli app circles is launching new anonymous peer-to-peer mental health support in the form of voice-only online support rooms. Israeli mental health app…
US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
US President Joe Biden, 79, is being treated with Paxlovid and will continue his duties while in isolation. Joe Biden, the oldest person…
Israeli researchers develop AI machine-learning tool for cancer therapy
Their discovery is significant because it eliminates the need to compare the RNA from the tumor to DNA from healthy cells. Machine learning…
New approach offers hope to chronic pain patients
Deep-brain stimulation may offer an alternative to existing chronic pain treatments, according to UVA researchers who are embarking on a clinical trial. Researchers…
Is your mouth dry? Here’s what the cause could be
If drinking water throughout the day doesn’t help your dry mouth, your body may be signaling a more serious problem. This is what…
COVID booster effectiveness wanes after 3 months, study shows
Data in a new clinical trial was consistent with real-world reports showing waning protection against COVID-19 infection during the Omicron wave in people…
Sheba Medical Center ranked best hospital in Israel – Health Min.
Sheba led in all the indices it was tested on and even scored 100% on 13 of them, which is more than any…