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Israel rocket attacks increase miscarriage likelihood, research shows

Rocket attacks in Sderot, Israel significantly increase the likelihood of miscarriages, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Voting in national elections causes stress and emotional arousal, study finds

With Election Day 2012 just weeks away, a recent study provides scientific evidence that voting in national elections is actually a stressful event with measurable hormonal changes.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Healthy diets have long-lasting positive effects even with partial weight regain

Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets have lasting, healthy effects, even with partial weight regain, according to a follow-up study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Israel's Nuclear Research ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Preeclampsia poses a significant long-term health risk: study

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have determined that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for long-term health issues, such as chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life. The findings ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Non-invasive treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea suggested by new study

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers revealed that a majority of children suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) treated with montelukast, a drug approved for asthma or hay fever, showed significant ...

Sleep apnea created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep deprivation may reduce risk of PTSD, according to new research

Sleep deprivation in the first few hours after exposure to a significantly stressful threat actually reduces the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Viewing terrorist attacks on TV increases pain intensity: research

"Exposure to media coverage of terrorist missile attacks increases pain levels in people already suffering from chronic pain," according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research group discovers genetic mutations that cause intestinal obstruction

A research group from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center led by Prof. Ohad Birk has discovered genetic mutations that lead to intestinal blockages in newborns from two Bedouin tribes ...

Genetics created May 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood emotional maltreatment causes troubled romantic relationships

People who experience Childhood Emotional Maltreatment (CEM) are more likely to have troubled romantic relationships in adult years, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 03, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

90 percent of firefighters exhibit symptoms of PTSD: researchers

A new study on the prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among firefighters in Israel indicates that approximately 90 percent show some form of full or partial symptoms.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New blood test for early cancer detection developed

A simple blood test is being developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center in Beer-Sheva, Israel that may provide early detection of many types of cancer.

Cancer created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

More reasons to keep this New Year's weight loss resolution uncovered

Long-term healthy dietary interventions frequently induce a rapid weight decline, mainly in the first four to six months, followed by weight stabilization or regain, despite continued dieting. The partial regain may discourage ...

Health created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers achieve male fertility breakthrough

A Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher has achieved a significant breakthrough in male fertility, producing normal sperm from mouse cells.

Medical research created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Voting causes stress: study

As the United States nears another election day, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have determined scientifically, for the first time, that voting is a stressful event, inducing measurable hormonal changes.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers identify gene that leads to myopia (nearsightedness)

A Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research group led by Prof. Ohad Birk has identified a gene whose defect specifically causes myopia or nearsightedness.

Genetics created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast