epidemiology

Brain erasure. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A "brain fog" epidemic? Study finds: Memory problems have nearly doubled among adults under the age of forty

Analysis of more than 4.5 million US survey responses reveals an increase from 5.3% to 7.4% in reporting cognitive disability, with a notable spike among 18–39 year olds and a significant impact of income and education
Midlife crisis? Now it's early. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Midlife crisis? Try age 20

Since 2008, a U-shaped trend in subjective well-being has been documented in developed and developing countries across the lifespan. Well-being declined from childhood to around age 50, then recovered in old age. Data also showed a parallel increase in “sickness” or unhappiness.
Vladimir Khabkin. Photo: WELCOME TRUST Foundation

Vladimir Khabkin: Fighter against cholera, speech and assimilation

The Jewish-Russian bacteriologist and immunologist who developed vaccines for cholera and tuberculosis, led the fight against epidemics in India, and worked to preserve Jewish identity (although he recommended that the yeshivots he donated to teach students practical subjects) alongside extensive philanthropy.
Ozenfik weight loss shot. Illustrating the knowledge site using DALEE. The image should not be seen as a scientific image

What do the celebs know about weight loss shots that we should also know?

A researcher at the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University investigates whether we will soon be able to eat what we want without guilt?
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Now it's official: a green life is a long life

Ever wondered how it is that Tarzan looks so young? Apparently there is a scientific reason behind the fresh look
A corona patient receives treatment with a drug that will prevent dehydration, in 1992. Photo: Public domain from Wikipedia Cholera patient being treated by oral rehydration therapy in 1992

What does cholera teach us about the corona virus?