The Rise of Medical Clowning in Israel: A Model for Global Healing Medical clowning in Israel has evolved from a niche practice to a critical component of hospital care, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Shorty, the 4-foot-8-inch medical clown and alter ego of Shira Friedlander, exemplifies the transformative role … Read more
Fractional dosing of COVID-19 vaccines can provide durable, long-lasting immunity comparable to full-dose boosters, according to a multi-year international study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). Findings published across Nature Communications, Frontiers in Immunology, and the Journal of Infection suggest that reducing vaccine volume could lower costs and expand access to immunization in … Read more
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is associated with a lower risk of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in children, according to a study published April 21, 2026, in BMC Pediatrics. However, researchers from the University of Toyama found that the same practice correlates with a higher prevalence of food allergies and … Read more
Age-related declines in face recognition are associated with a reduction in eye-movement consistency, according to a study published in npj Science of Learning. Researchers found that while older adults retain the visual scanning routines developed earlier in life, their ability to execute these patterns consistently diminishes. This loss of predictability, linked to declines in selective … Read more
A multidisciplinary panel of 60 specialists has released the 2025 edition of the Chinese consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of prolactinomas, published in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal on June 8, 2026. This evidence-based framework standardizes care across endocrinology, neurosurgery, and radiology to improve early detection and patient outcomes for the most common hormone-secreting pituitary … Read more
New research from University College London (UCL) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) indicates that effective respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) treatments for infants must target both the virus and the host’s immune response. Published in Nature Communications, the study utilized a novel lab-grown model of infant airways to demonstrate that the pediatric immune system triggers … Read more
Adoptees from Indonesia to the Netherlands are uncovering evidence of falsified adoption documentation, a trend that complicates their efforts to trace biological origins. According to reports from Tempo, the discovery of fraudulent paperwork—including birth records and family details—has left individuals, such as Nani Keizer, unable to verify their identities or locate their biological families. The … Read more
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have identified epinephrine-producing C1 neurons in the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) as modulators of fear and anxiety. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, these neurons create a circuit that, when activated, triggers long-lasting anxiety, providing a potential new target for therapies that avoid the side … Read more
Early menopause affects approximately 1 in 14 women aged 30 to 49 in low and middle income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of 44 nations published in BMJ Global Health. The study finds that prevalence is consistently higher in rural areas, while higher education levels and delayed childbearing significantly reduce the risk. Why … Read more
Sensory toys marketed as “NeeDoh” are causing severe burn injuries in children and teenagers who attempt to heat, freeze, or microwave them, according to medical professionals. Dr. Alicia Webb of Children’s of Alabama and Dr. Michael Cooper of Northwell’s Staten Island University Hospital report that the toys’ sugar-based fillings can expand and burst when heated, … Read more