Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds
Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.
Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss
The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.
Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study
While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Prof. Galit Nimrod, an expert in communications at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, left her family for two months in 2023 to immerse herself in the Villages’ experience.
Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
A large Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study challenges concerns over common painkillers in pregnancy, finding no link to birth defects.
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day in just 20 minutes.
Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities
With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.
Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study
If Israel’s enemies made the lights go out, experts at Reichman University’s Yannay Institute warned, the country must be ready to cope with it.
Israeli, Czech scientists recreate COVID-19’s evolutionary journey in a test tube
Scientists and doctors keep closely monitoring viruses that could jump from animals to humans, such as emerging strains of avian flu and bat coronaviruses.
