Health&Science
Ofek student receives her IDF uniform in order to perform voluntary service
Students with mental health challenges volunteer for Israeli Navy commandos
'Special in Uniform' program allows students to contribute to military during these challenging times; Here are some of their stories
Ynetnews | 17:05 | 11.20.24
נעם רוזנבוים ז"ל
Preserved eggs of dead woman will be donated despite lack of directive, court rules
After the death of Noam Rozenboim at 24, her parents discovered they couldn’t use her preserved eggs due to lack of explicit instructions on her consent form; Israeli court sided with the family and gave the green light for the groundbreaking move: 'There will be continuity for our Noam,' mother says
Sarit Rosenblum | 10:22 | 11.20.24
יהלום טבעי בסלע קימברליט
Israeli-patented device can tell the difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds
Ariel University researchers developed a technique using microwave and millimeter-wave radiation to characterize diamonds, distinguishing colors and identifying between natural and synthetic stones
Yogev Israely | 14:25 | 11.18.24
המראת חללית ספייס X
Get ready for Starship’s comeback: this week in space
The new lunar vehicle is unveiled, India’s space program faces delays, new Iranian satellites launched and a veteran space telescope is bidding farewell
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 18:40 | 11.16.24
בדיקת רמת סוכר בדם
Steps to prevent prediabetes from progressing to disease
Elevated blood glucose levels are not yet high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, intervention is critical with lifestyle changes including diet, increased physical activity to reduce progression, restore normal glucose levels
Danny Zelvesky, Dr. Maya Ish-Shalom | 15:53 | 11.15.24
יתר לחץ דם
Lower blood pressure with 5 minutes daily exercise
Experts find that adding just a few minutes of intense physical activity to your daily routine can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle
Eitan Gefen | 08:32 | 11.14.24
העורק במוח של ש' לפני ואחרי שפתחו את החסימה
Jerusalem teen survives rare stroke in class thanks to complex surgery
Girl rushed to hospital where specialists find blockage in brain artery caused by fragments from disintegrating heart tumor; 16-year-old regains function after complex, 4-hour brain catheterization
Tzur Gueta | 00:57 | 11.14.24
פקולטה לרפואה אוניברסיטת רייכמן
Private medical school at Reichman University aims to fill Israel's doctor shortage
Reichman University to open Israel's first private medical school approved by the Council for Higher Education in bid to significantly increase number of medical students; While tuition is by no means cheap, at about $27,000 a year, it could mean that  Israelis won't venture overseas and instead apply their skills in Israel
Adir Yanko | 10:55 | 11.13.24
קלרה וודובוס
Holocaust survivors in north distressed, anxious as they battle 'bad memory from the past'
Over the past year, requests for medical assistance from elderly residents in northern Israel, including Holocaust survivors, have surged; 'I never thought I'd have to feel this tension again,' says 89-year old in Nahariya unable to reach her shelter during attacks 
Yair Kraus | 14:41 | 11.11.24
תאי סרטן
Burning bridges: Israeli cure could combat fatal breast cancer
A newly developed antibody-based treatment for the most aggressive type of breast cancer might also be used to treat many other malignancies 
Davidson Institute of Science | 14:38 | 11.11.24
מחלת לב
Kidney medication found game changer for heart disease
Groundbreaking research discovers a repurposed drug reduces hospitalizations, death from heart failure, enhances quality of life; research highlights interconnectedness of cardiac and renal health 
Professor Avishai Groper | 17:30 | 11.10.24
Counterfeit diabetes, weight-loss drugs raise alarm after series of fatalities
Reports indicate 10 deaths and over 100 hospitalizations may be linked to counterfeit semaglutide, found in knockoffs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic; manufacturer warns unregulated versions, not FDA-approved, could endanger public health
Tzur Gueta | 20:10 | 11.09.24
A pioneering project to generate power from solar energy in space
Space-based solar power: Generating electricity above Earth
Countries worldwide are advancing technologies to generate electricity from massive solar panel arrays in space, aiming to harness continuous solar energy for a sustainable and reliable power source 
Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 14:35 | 11.09.24
חתול שאוהב להיכנס לקופסאות
Cats are capable of associating images with words, new study finds
A recent study shows that cats can link images to words in a way similar to how babies learn language       
Dr. Yonat Eshchar/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 17:32 | 11.08.24
Dr. Shimrit Maman focuses on fostering international collaborations. Maman at the astronautics conference in Milan with UAE astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi, Tal Ramon (son of the late Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, center), and Gil Doron, CEO of the Ramon Foundation (right)
Israel soars with senior position in the International Astronautical Federation
A prestigious appointment for an Israeli space researcher, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket preparing for launch, a new crew aboard the Chinese space station, and an astronaut hospitalized after landing
Ettay Nevo/ The Davidson Institute of Science | 10:32 | 11.08.24
שייק חלבון
TikTok craze mixing protein powder and Diet Coke is unhealthy and dangerous
New social media trend encourages mixing protein powder with popular drink, but diet expert warns the combination could be much more dangerous than it seems, especially to your gut bacteria
Tzur Gueta | 01:12 | 11.08.24
Skin dryness is directly linked to various skin conditions
How to deal with dry skin: Expert prevention and treatment tips
As temperatures drop, winter's chill can dry and irritate skin; dermatologist advises on protective measures and warns that frequent showers may worsen skin dryness
Dr. Sivan Mercer, Sharon Kidon | 10:33 | 11.07.24
שובל דיין ניתוח הצמדת אוזניים
Ear-pinning surgery: Changing children's lives
Many children experience shaming and bullying over their protruding ears, but Israeli physician who invented new procedure to make operation less invasive says it doesn't have to be so
Ariela Ayalon | 07:42 | 11.07.24
חפיפת ראש עם שמפו
How often should you wash your hair? Dermatologists weigh in
Experts explain when washing your hair too often can be harmful and when avoiding it altogether may lead to other problems;  and what about using conditioner?
Tzur Gueta | 17:23 | 11.06.24
נתי גנון בזמן השחרור מהשיקום באיכילוב
'My biggest triumph': Israeli critically injured at Nova festival leaves hospital after a year
Nati Ganon says doctors fought to save his life and leg after he was shot by Hamas terrorists on October 7, losing his wife in the massacre
Yael Ciechanover | 12:26 | 11.05.24
איך משפיעה צריכת סוכר על המוח
Israeli study links blood sugar levels, brain aging process
Blood sugar levels are key factor in brain degradation process in people, study by international experts led by Ben-Gurion University team shows 
Eitan Gefen | 01:35 | 11.04.24
בלי לגעת
'Climax up to 3-4 hours without a partner or any touch'
What is an energetic orgasm—and how can men and women experience it without any physical touch? A tantra therapy expert explains
Maya Benita | 22:48 | 11.02.24
ניתוח מוח אפילפסיה בילינסון
An end to epilepsy? Brain surgery offers new hope for patients
Many of Israel’s 100,000 epilepsy patients unaware of or hesitant about surgery to remove brain region causing seizures; top neurosurgeon outlines eligibility for procedure and how it offers patients real chance at fresh start
Dr. Idit Tamir | 17:42 | 11.02.24
גליה ויובל ספיר
Chances slim, not impossible: Galia and brother suffer from same type of cancer
Galia, a nurse from Modi'in says she wasn't preoccupied with her life, but how she would inform her parents just two months after her brother was diagnosed with the same kind of cancer
Ariela Ayalon | 11:21 | 11.02.24
ידיים כבולות
Life through the looking glass - Exploring chirality in nature
Amino acids exist in two mirror-image forms, but only one form serves as the foundation for the building blocks of life; A new study seeks to uncover how this preference emerged  
Jonathan Berkheim, Davidson Institute | 09:52 | 11.02.24
הפגנה הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות סן פרנסיסקו
'Echoes of the Holocaust': Professor speaks out against rising antisemitism on medical campuses
Concerned by growing hostility toward Jewish students, Prof. Hedy Wald of Brown University published data on hundreds of antisemitic incidents across medical campuses; 'In the name of 'social justice,' people defend murder and terror as resistance'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:36 | 11.02.24
בית חולים ברזילי אשקלון
From mild to critical: How injury severity is assessed in Israel
In Israel’s complex security reality, injury classification is vital for saving lives; What qualifies as 'moderate,' and what’s the difference between 'severe' and 'critical'? How do medics prioritize evacuations? Senior experts shed light on these questions
Eitan Gefen | 12:18 | 10.31.24
כלבת
Man critically ill with rabies, what are the symptoms, how to treat
An elderly man contracts the rare disease after being bitten by a dog; an expert explains the fatal illness with a 99% mortality rate and how to manage and avoid it
Alexandra Lukash | 10:36 | 10.29.24
יותר נשים שחורות מתות מסרטן השד
‘Breast cancer sucks, but there’s hope’: Israeli women fight for survival and wellness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Israeli women share their physical and mental recovery journeys using advanced therapies  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 01:23 | 10.29.24
האגודה האמריקנית לסרטן בחנה גורמי סיכון לסרטן - הניתנים למניעה
Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable
American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'
Ron Crissy | 17:47 | 10.28.24
גבר אוכל חריף מזון פלפל
Spicy food: Metabolism booster and other health benefits
Most people have a love-hate relationship with spicy food, but how does it impact our health? Who should avoid it? Is there such a thing as 'too spicy'? And why is it essential to avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after handling hot peppers?
Dr. Sigal Frishman | 14:32 | 10.28.24
איסוף רסיס רקטה במחוז חוף
Why we wait 10 minutes after rocket sirens: The physics of shrapnel risk
Home Front Command advises staying sheltered for 10 minutes after sirens to avoid potential rocket debris; but why 10 minutes? How is this connected to fragment size? And what factors can increase the spread of shrapnel on the ground?
Yogev Israely | 12:24 | 10.28.24
עקיצת דבורה דבורים
How to protect ourselves from a bug sting-induced allergic reaction
Allergic reactions to bees and other insects from the Vespidae family such as wasps and even fire ants have become common in recent years; allergy expert explains all there is to know 
Dr. Idit Lachover-Roth | 08:39 | 10.28.24
מיטשל ב-1971 עונד את השעון
First Rolex on the moon sells for $2.2 million at auction
Watch worn by Apollo 14 commander astronaut Edgar Mitchell garners massive sum in space-themed auction held in the United States
Ynet | 13:40 | 10.27.24
העניין שלה במתמטיקה לא היה מולד, והתפתח בהדרגה בעזרת מורים טובים. עדה לאבלייס מנגנת בפסנתר, ציור של הנרי פיליפס מ-1852
Celebrating Ada Lovelace: The pioneer of programming
Long before electronic computers came to be, the young mathematician Ada Lovelace was already crafting algorithms for an early calculating machine; today, her legacy is celebrated through initiatives that promote women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Jonathan Berkheim | 14:12 | 10.26.24
התמכרות התמכרויות כדורים
Two distinct brain pathways to addiction
A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence  
Tal Fisher/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 18:12 | 10.25.24
מגיעים גם לבתים. תיקן גרמני
The German cockroach that took over the world
It lurks in the corners of our homes, in the sewage system, and sometimes even in our food - A new study examines how the common pest, the German cockroach, has spread across the world
Sahar Zadka/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 19:50 | 10.24.24
עישון סיגריה אלקטרונית סיגריות אלקטרוניות
Israeli teen hospitalized in serious condition after using e-cigarette
Schneider Children's Medical Center physician recalls a 17-year-old being brought in coughing large amounts of blood before being diagnosed with a pulmonary hemorrhage
Adir Yanko | 19:34 | 10.23.24
הכרה בינלאומית משמחת ומרגשת. פרופ' אלון גני בכנס
Awards and achievements for Israel: This week in space
A prestigious award for an Israeli rocket propulsion researcher, coatings from an Israeli company gain recognition en route to Jupiter, SpaceX’s latest achievements and the new lunar suits
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:45 | 10.23.24
צילום MRI של מוח
Brain hemorrhage cases in Israel soar post-October 7, study finds
Study across 5 Israeli medical centers, led by Rambam Health Care Campus, finds 20% increase in brain hemorrhage cases following Hamas massacre, attributed to psychological stress of war; experts suggest surge affects general population and not just those directly impacted by war
Ron Crissy | 19:13 | 10.21.24
עו"ד מתן לוי
Memory as his weapon: The inspiring story of Matan, blinded in Gaza, now a prosecutor
A year after losing his sight from critical injuries near Gaza, Matan Levy fulfilled his dream of becoming a lawyer; now interning at the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office, he says, 'I can’t fight on the battlefield, so I fight crime in the courtroom'
Netael Bendel | 18:52 | 10.19.24
איור של חללית אירופה קליפר של נאס"א
Searching for life on Europa: This week in space
Mission to Jupiter’s moon launched after a hurricane delay, a European spacecraft will study asteroid deflection, a new Mars sample return mission being developed and researchers investigate why the Moon cooled the COVID-19 pandemic
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:03 | 10.18.24
ברנרד b על רקע הכוכב ברנרד
The neighboring planet that was finally discovered
After years of searching, researchers confirm the existence of a small planet orbiting Barnard's Star, one of our closest stellar neighbors
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:38 | 10.16.24
הפעוט וד"ר זייד אליכלאני לאחר הניתוח
Toddler undergoes rare chest surgery in Jerusalem: 'No one had ever seen anything like this'
Parents of one-year-old child say no expert could help them until they arrived at Hadassah Medical Center, where their son was diagnosed with a rare form of gynecomastia
Eitan Gefen | 09:14 | 10.16.24
מריחואנה קנאביס עישון
Israel sees rising substance abuse rates as war drags on, study finds
Israel Center on Addiction data collected before and during war shows number of Israelis developing post-traumatic symptoms and turning to drugs skyrocketed
Hadar Gil-Ad | 16:41 | 10.15.24
אריאל בן משה וחן בוכריס ז"ל
My brother's keeper: Study finds deep psychological impacts on siblings of victims of October 7 and fallen soldiers
Hebrew University study explores the 'unrecognized grief' of sibling loss during, after October 7 events, highlighting unique needs of those left to cope with loss; Findings challenge assumptions about grief dynamics, urging tailored responses for those affected by prolonged national crises 
Gal Ganot | 14:11 | 10.15.24
Jupiter and its icy moon Europa
NASA's Europa Clipper to explore possibility of life on Jupiter's icy moon
Scientists believe saltwater ocean beneath Europa's ice could harbor conditions favorable for life
Ynetnews | 11:14 | 10.15.24
המראת חללית ספייס X
SpaceX spacecraft booster lands back on Earth in historic test run
Company successfully catches the spacecraft's booster rocket in launch tower clamps as it returns to earth, allowing for its reuse in other tests and eventual space launch; NASA to use rocket in 2026 mission to the moon
Ynet | 18:12 | 10.13.24
זוכי פרס נובל בכימיה לשנת 2024, ג'ון ג'אמפר, דמיס הסביס ודייוויד בייקר
Nobel Prize in chemistry 2024: Protein structure prediction and design
This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes three researchers who have developed groundbreaking tools for predicting and designing the three-dimensional structures of proteins
Dr. Gal Haimovich, Noam Leviatan, Davidson Institute of Science, Ori Berman | 12:09 | 10.13.24
רכב ברעים
Drug and alcohol use increased PTSD among Nova massacre survivors, study finds
Sheba Medical Center study finds heightened anxiety, depression in survivors using substances; alcohol causing the most significant dissociative states, impeding cognitive processing and recovery
Adir Yanko | 13:40 | 10.11.24
Oleg Kononenko exits the Soyuz spacecraft after landing in Kazakhstan
Russian cosmonaut breaks record for longest stay in space
Oleg Kononenko accumulates a total of 1,111 days in orbit; Trump in a campaign promise says if elected, the U.S. will land on Mars by 2028 while ally Elon Musk's SpaceX battles FAA regulations  
Davidson Institute of Science, Ettay Nevo | 13:17 | 10.11.24
כאבי גב
Reducing sitting time prevents worsening back pain, study shows
Overweight adults who spend less time sitting and add light exercises see no increase in back pain over six months
Ynetnews | 08:43 | 10.10.24
זבוב אילוס אילוסטרציה
Scientists unveil first complete map of adult fruit fly brain
Detailed map reveals over 8,400 neuron types, including 4,581 newly discovered, providing unprecedented insight into neural circuitry
Ynetnews | 08:40 | 10.10.24
מחלת פרקינסון
Increase in human life expectancy slowing significantly, study finds
Data suggests humans approaching biological limits to longevity, challenging conventional wisdom life expectancy will continue to increase indefinitely
Ynetnews | 08:33 | 10.10.24
סרטן השחלות
Oxford scientists develop first vaccine aiming to prevent ovarian cancer
OvarianVax will work by teaching immune system to recognize and attack earliest stages of ovarian cancer, similar to HPV vaccine's approach to cervical cancer 
Ynetnews | 08:28 | 10.10.24
In 1982, John Hopfield developed the Hopfield Network. Illustration of an artificial neural network
This is what machine learning and artificial neural networks do
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 will be awarded to researchers from the U.S. and Canada for developing computational tools that mimic the workings of the nervous system
Dr. Boaz Karni-Harel, Weizmann institute of science | 22:09 | 10.09.24
מפגש לירי בן מאיר ושגיא דובב בעמותת עזר מציון
More than a match: How bone marrow donation created a lifelong bond
Seventeen years after donating bone marrow to save Liri's life, Sagi reunites with her; his nephew Shahar, who also donated bone marrow to a leukemia patient, joined them; 'Once a donor, always a donor,' Sagiv says
Gal Ganot | 12:19 | 10.09.24
מחבלי חמאס ב־7 באוקטובר
Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos
New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction
Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 09:49 | 10.09.24
חיסון חיסונים RSV
Everything you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is increasingly affecting the elderly, causing severe illness similar to the flu and COVID-19; With no effective treatment available, vaccination offers the best prevention against complications and hospitalizations
Prof. Yasmin Maor | 00:43 | 10.09.24
The microRNA sequences of lin-4 (red) and lin-14 (blue) bind to each other, blocking protein production in nematode cells
The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine: Discovery of microRNAs
The prize will be awarded to two researchers from the United States who previously received the Wolf Prize for their discovery 
Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Maayan Karlinski Zur, Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:57 | 10.08.24
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