Health & Science

In the gut, UVA finds healthy stomach microbes essential against cancer

In mice, disruptions in the microbiome cause breast cancer to increase in aggression.

Successful fertility treatments on the rise in Israel - new data

Ariel Energy Conference 2019: What to expect

Reduced usage of artificial lighting, bacteria prevention in pipelines using shark skin imitations, energy converters: oh my!

Ready for a vacation on the International Space Station?

NASA's long-term plans are opening up the ISS to a whole new world of possibilities.

Dog Gezunt – Why four-legged friends feel what we do

New study demonstrates that dogs really do feel the stress their human masters experience.

Israel joins recognition of Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

Weizmann Institute of Science scores top 25 in EU ranking system

Weizmann is one of the eight Israeli institutions evaluated by U-Multirank.

Interesting facts about CBD anti-ageing cream

Can milk reduce the risk of cancer?

The Israel Cancer Association points to milk as a possible protective agent against cancer.

Global deaths from AIDS reduced drastically, UN reports

"The enormous achievements in the response to HIV in recent decades is one of the best examples of multilateralism in action," said the president of the UN General Assembly.

‘Philip Morris wants to help a billion people stop smoking’

“I agree that young people should not have access to this product, but it’s extremely important that adults do,” explained Olczak.

Chinese Medicine in the Heart of Tel Aviv

"I do it because I enjoy it, and through this work, I can understand myself, and develop myself personally.”

Sheba medical team finds treatment for 4th leading cause of cancer death

“In the history of oncology, there have been only two or three studies that have shown some benefits for pancreatic cancer,” said Dr. Raanan Berger, head of Oncology for Sheba Medical Center.

Mediterranean diet may help memory for people with diabetes

"A healthy Mediterranean diet includes foods that are rich in fruit and vegetables, which has antioxidants, and in fish and oils, which include healthy fats."

A healing spark

Asher and Ruthie Kaplan treat the physical and spiritual at Spark Body & Soul in Jerusalem.

The impact of a lesser known environment hazard – noise

A recent study conducted by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health recently found that noise increases the risk of being overweight and obesity.

Teva agreed to pay Oklahoma $85m to settle opioid claims

Claims against Teva focused on the branded opioid products Actiq and Fentora as well as generic painkillers it produced.

Regenerative medicine firm CollPlant launches Israel R&D center

The facilities will serve CollPlant for development of its products, including BioInks for 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, and dermal fillers for medical aesthetics.

Why are the differences between luxurious mobile toilets and chemical toilets so important?

Use of high doses of acid or bleach-based detergents, even when not mixed together, can cause serious irritation to the skin, the eyes and the breathing system.

Treatment for adult survivors of child sexual abuse: Part II

The primary objective of counseling adult survivors of CSA is to facilitate trauma resolution and foster healing and growth.

Glickman prize awarded to three technologies for the elderly

The three winners were chosen by the Glickman family, Joint Distribution Committee-Eshel, the Social Affairs Ministry, the Health Ministry, and academics and technology experts.

Hundreds of haredim attend symposium with leaders of anti-vaccine movement

The meeting, which featured separate seating to accommodate the religious observance of the haredi community, was denounced by local elected officials, health authorities and some haredi rabbis.

Alternatively Speaking: Here comes the sun

If you have a health query and would like an alternative answer, email Natalie with your question.

TAU to honor Jewish geneticist who discovered treatment for SMA

One in 10,000 newborns are diagnosed with SMA.

Event to support Tal Center

To order tickets, call Ayelet, 03-7318525.