Medical study
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds
Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds
Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair
Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60 - study
The test involves using a dedicated chip and fluorescence analysis, in which fragments of cell-free DNA in the blood are examined for distinct methylation patterns.
Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study
A single 100-microgram dose of DT120, a fast-dissolving tablet of lysergide, the chemical name for the psychedelic drug LSD, reduced scores on an anxiety scale by 9.8 points after 12 weeks.
Brain drain: Israel’s medical exodus grows as nearly 1,400 doctors leave inside three years
In 2023, 416 doctors left Israel for at least one year, compared with 530 in 2024 and a preliminary estimate of 419 in 2025.
New study reveals: How do you maintain weight loss even after stopping a diet?
How do you maintain weight loss over time without committing to a strict diet? This study has an answer – and it is relatively easy to implement.
Israeli study: Viagra may help prevent the spread of cancerous tumors
The study found a new, previously unknown biological mechanism, and even identified a link between the use of the drug Viagra and better survival among cancer patients.
SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive
This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment
The Israeli-developed treatment uses RNA molecules to silence mutated KRAS genes and will be tested alongside standard therapy in patients with locally advanced disease.
Scientists found: This is what may slow down metabolic aging
A new study found that daily diet quality is linked to lower levels of inflammation, insulin resistance, and markers indicating metabolic aging.
Study: The party drug that relieves resistant depression and suicidal thoughts
A new review in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry has found that administering ketamine via intravenous infusion may reduce severe depression symptoms within hours.
