Israel Medical Breakthroughs

Haifa psychologists suggest why people with autism recoil at physical contact

Some 70% to 80% of children and adults on the spectrum suffer from hypersensitivity or undersensitivity to neural stimulation through the various senses, including sight, touch, and taste.

Researchers discover micro-gene that protects brain from developing epilepsy

Recognizing the importance of miR-211 could open new avenues for diagnosing and interfering with epilepsy.

Forget Botox, Israeli scientists invent unique anti-aging cream

Hava Zingboim has produced the first-ever formula to allow hyaluronic acid to penetrate into deeper skin layers by application of a cream – without injection.

Palestinian, Israeli-Arab teens saved by organ donation from each other's family

All the operations were successful and the patients are recovering.

Israeli researchers help improve diabetics' insulin management

Israeli miracle surgery helps child hear for the first time

NYU team flown in to participate in Israel's Shaare Zedek Medical Center’s unusual surgery.

Israeli hospital treats first Palestinian for unique brain condition

The procedure uses an MRI-guided ultrasound, developed by the Insightec company at the Technion.

Israeli research successful in identifying possible HIV, AIDS cure

Scientists have identified a protein that could practically eliminate the HIV virus.

Proposal to set down principles of medical tourism approved by committee

Until now, the matter has been dealt with only partially, causing confusion.

Stem cell therapy trial for ALS and MS patients at Jerusalem hospital shows stunning results

"It is a matter of definitely less than 10 years, maybe less than five, that we can have this treatment available," professor says.