Brain damage
40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk
A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.
Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
A component found in a vegetable we all eat reduced brain function decline by 50%
Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia
Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
Moved 'like a sack of potatoes': Mothers of soldiers slam hospitals for medical neglect
During the meeting, Inbal, the mother of Ido Nehamad, who was shot by a sniper a year and a half ago and remains unconscious, criticized the systems responsible for her son's care.
Tel Aviv researchers enable artificial speech for paralyzed patients using thought power
Imagine speaking without using your mouth. Tel Aviv University researchers have made this possible for paralyzed individuals through a groundbreaking technology, turning thoughts into words.
Israeli man hospitalized after being infected by rare brain-eating amoeba
A 25-year-old in Israel contracts deadly brain inflammation from Naegleria fowleri amoeba at Gai Beach, prompting urgent health inspections and hospitalization in critical condition.
Presidential candidate RFK Jr said he had a brain worm in 2012, New York Times reports
The 2012 deposition came during divorce proceedings from his second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, the Times reported, as he argued his earning power had been diminished by his cognitive struggles.
Israeli hospital develops rapid test for 'Nice Guy' drug poisoning
New Israeli technique for identifying "Nice Guy" drug poisoning involves imaging tests, enabling rapid identification and tailored treatment for victims.
Toxic proteins leads to sporadic type of Alzheimer's, Israeli study finds
Scientists have been able to identify the long-term effects of protein buildup.
How to spot traumatic brain injury
Many people, including children and the elderly, at susceptible to brain injuries. Here are some symptoms of brain injuries to be aware of.
Tiny sensors allows this ALS patient to communicate
At 62 words per minute, with a vocabulary of 125,000, brain sensor implants helped interpret a woman's intended speech and printed it on screen.
