(2024-07-14). Israel Targets Palestinians from Land and Air in West Bank. dissidentvoice.org 
Mourners carry the bodies of four Palestinians killed by an Israeli airstrike late Tuesday during their funeral in the West Bank refugee camp of Nur Shams, near Tulkarm, Wednesday, 3 July (Mohammed Nasser APA images) At any other time in Palestinian history, the West Bank's resistance to Israel's lethal military raids and colonial encroachments would …
(2024-07-14). How a mutation making some European Jews HIV resistant became really bad news. haaretz.com The same mutation that confers HIV resistance to some Ashkenazi Jews also puts them at higher risk of dying from West Nile fever, which is more prevalent in Israel than in the north European countries from which their ancestors came…
(2024-07-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can energy drinks cause heart issues? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In recent years, there's been a big boost in the beverage industry when it comes to the sale of energy drinks. Classified as dietary supplements, most of these drinks contain stimulating ingredients, in addition to high amounts of caffeine, that aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Researchers at Mayo Clinic recently published a study looking into the risks of consuming energy drinks by people with genetic heart diseases. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2024-07-14). Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that are believed to be beneficial for human health and help prevent certain diseases. There's still much to learn about what makes up a brain-healthy diet. Studies are finding that…
(2024-07-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified between 2010 and 2022. However, the CDC says that number may be much higher because people need to be tested for alpha-gal syndrome and there are many healthcare providers who may not be familiar with the emerging disease. What is…
(2024-07-14). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. IBD Pride Clinic: Belonging while battling bowel disease In July 2022, Mayo Clinic was one of the first in the nation to open an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pride Clinic. The clinic aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ patients to talk about their specific healthcare concerns. Mayo Clinic gives tips on staying active with joint pain…