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Israeli researchers find cannabis compounds could lead to 1st drug for fatty liver disease

Israeli researchers find cannabis compounds could lead to 1st drug for fatty liver disease

As 1 out of every 3 adults worldwide suffers from the condition, Hebrew University scientists use non-psychoactive substances to change how the organ...

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Nurse to nation-builder, Somaliland’s honorary ‘first lady’ hails ‘natural’ ties with Israel

Nurse to nation-builder, Somaliland’s honorary ‘first lady’ hails ‘natural’ ties with Israel

Edna Adan Ismail, 88, says she was working on forging diplomatic relations with Jerusalem as foreign minister two decades ago, recognizing...

02.03.2026 30

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Israeli scientists: ‘SuperAger’ brains make twice as many new neurons as their healthy peers

Israeli scientists: ‘SuperAger’ brains make twice as many new neurons as their healthy peers

A team of researchers from Israel and the US say their findings about biological brain flexibility in a new peer-reviewed study may help design...

02.03.2026 40

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In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter schizophrenia

Novel study by researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus could help 21 million people worldwide suffering from the severe lifelong mental disorder

19.02.2026 650

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Vegetarian and vegan babies develop at same rate as meat-eating peers – Israeli study

Big-data study by Ben-Gurion University researchers and the Health Ministry tracks 1.2 million infants over 10 years, dispels meat mythology

19.02.2026 200

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Health ministry launches probe into death of infant who consumed recalled formula

Newborn dies of respiratory failure on day authorities expand recall of Nutrilon due to toxin that prompted global action; no clinical link found...

13.02.2026 20

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Israeli researchers find gut bacteria may boost immune system of HIV patients

Groundbreaking study led by Weizmann Institute of Science and Hadassah AIDS Center scientists paves the way for new medical therapies that target the...

12.02.2026 50

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Israeli researchers uncover key to why breast cancer spreads to brain and turns deadly

Tel Aviv University researchers say abnormal chromosomes help breast cancer to metastasize to the brain; study could help develop drugs and aid in...

10.02.2026 30

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In world first, Israeli researchers use blood cancer treatment for Alzheimer’s in mice

Weizmann and Washington U. scientists harness CAR T-cell therapy to fight brain tissue inflammation in mice, potentially paving way to treat numerous...

10.02.2026 60

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A star is born: Israeli team detects stellar-creation particles 400 light-years away

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology researchers measure cosmic rays in far-off Barnard 68 nebula;...

06.02.2026 60

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Israeli researchers identify gene that causes elusive neurodevelopmental disorder

Using CRISPR, Hebrew University of Jerusalem team finds PEDS1 enzyme linked to reduced brain size; study maps 331 genes essential to brain and neuron...

05.02.2026 30

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Year-old child dies of measles in Jerusalem, in 14th fatality of outbreak

Senior doctor says most deaths occurring in cases where children not taken to hospital in time; four patients currently in intensive care with...

04.02.2026 40

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Deflated: Israeli scientists find Jupiter, though huge, is smaller than previously thought

Using data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers make most precise measurement to date, say the gas giant is...

02.02.2026 30

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Survey: Technological and other gaps leave more Holocaust survivors forgoing medical care

CEO of nonprofit LeMa’anam says 28% of Israel’s 110,000 survivors are housebound and have difficulty coordinating and reaching services,...

27.01.2026 30

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Fruit fly study, almost wrecked by Iran, claims to uncover key to radiation-defying cells

Rescuing larvae from missile-damaged lab, Weizmann team finds cells that not only beat back death, but also multiply and spur regrowth, raising hopes...

23.01.2026 80

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UK police arrest protester who raised shah-era flag over Iran’s London embassy

Footage shows man replacing Islamic Republic banner with pre-revolution tri-color; police say several others also arrested after objects were thrown...

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Israeli researcher finds that by eavesdropping, ‘genius’ dogs learn words like toddlers

In Shany Dror’s study, super-smart canines had 90% accuracy in fetching toys whose names they learned directly or overheard; findings shed light...

17.01.2026 100

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New study shows that female sex hormones can impact the body’s inner clocks

Weizmann Institute researchers say that progesterone and the stress hormone cortisol drive circadian rhythms; when out of sync, risk of sleep...

14.01.2026 100

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Home to thousands of amputees, Israel is no longer missing a school to train prosthetists

School of Prosthetics and Orthotics at ADI Negev rehabilitation village addresses a long-standing need for both patients and practitioners, who were...

11.01.2026 100

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Israeli team pioneers bacteria ‘factories’ to produce medicine inside the body

In peer-reviewed study on mice, Technion scientists say novel method using harmless microneedle patches ‘opens the door’ to treat war...

09.01.2026 100

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Israeli research traces need for sleep over millions of years of evolution

Bar-Ilan University study shows that even jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA during repose, underscoring the fact that a good snooze is an...

08.01.2026 70

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Israeli researcher trots out proof that walking more needn’t increase commuting time

Prof. Jonathan Rabinowitz of Bar-Ilan University touts health benefits of hoofing it while campaigning for transportation apps to add option for...

08.01.2026 70

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Despite ban, dozens still suffering kidney failure from toxic hair treatments

After two are hospitalized within weeks, doctor behind pioneering study on glyoxylic acid says straightening products still entering Israel and...

05.01.2026 80

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New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life

Like in humans, microbe levels can indicate health of ecosystem, say scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Interuniversity Institute for...

01.01.2026 80

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Almost 1 in 3 Israelis say they need professional mental health support – survey

After two years of war, 39% of IDF personnel report needing support for mental health issues, 26% are concerned about depression, 48% have difficulty...

31.12.2025 100

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Israeli scientists say tiny organisms can revamp their own RNA to survive extreme heat

Using a novel method, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers map 16 types of simultaneous changes in dozens of samples; findings can lead to...

27.12.2025 40

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In surprising breakthrough, scientists in Israel find cancer may help heal the failing heart

A study by researchers at the Technion finds that injecting cancerous serum in mice decreased cardiac fibrosis, paving the way for innovative...

26.12.2025 40

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Newly discovered RNA molecule could lead to new treatments in the war against ‘superbugs’

As antibiotic-resistant bacteria threaten global health, Hebrew University scientists use innovative method to discover PreS, a ‘secret...

19.12.2025 80

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Israeli study: Untreated chronic thyroid condition in pregnancy ups autism risk in children

In peer-reviewed research of 51,000 pregnant women, Ben-Gurion University scientists find that if hormone imbalance is ‘adequately...

18.12.2025 90

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Half-empty and scarred by war, Kiryat Shmona sees protests – and grassroots rejuvenation

With only 60% of residents and 50% of businesses back following conflict with Hezbollah, locals decry government abandonment while pledging to...

17.12.2025 70

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Amid rise in flu cases, Health Ministry recommends vulnerable wear face masks

Over the past three weeks, four children have died of flu, three of whom were unvaccinated and had no underlying conditions; new sub-variant is...

17.12.2025 70

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Computerized prevention program could lower PTSD to 1% of former combat troops

Tel Aviv University scientist says peer-reviewed research shows a fivefold reduction in symptoms among soldiers who participate in new protocol, 18...

10.12.2025 30

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Flu comes early and hits hard, with five times more cases than last year

Center for Disease Control records 394 new Influenza A cases in 14 hospitals in November, with children accounting for 163 of them; vaccination rates...

08.12.2025 40

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In breakthrough, Israeli scientists develop ‘all-in-one’ DNA test for leishmaniasis infection

Analyzing nearly 2,000 live specimens, researchers used a novel lab technique to rapidly identify the sand fly, detect parasites and pinpoint the...

02.12.2025 80

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Medical Holy Grail: Israeli researchers isolate elusive cells that may slow down aging

In peer-reviewed study, Prof. Alon Monsonego’s lab finds that ‘T helper’ blood cells, abundant in ‘super-centenarians’...

02.12.2025 60

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On World AIDS Day, Health Ministry reports 22% decrease of new HIV cases in 2024

Israel recorded 317 diagnoses last year, though the head of the Israel AIDS Task Force says carriers of the virus often avoid testing for it due to...

01.12.2025 90

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Surgeons save soldier wounded in Syria who has a bullet lodged in his heart

Rambam hospital in Haifa says two soldiers who arrived in critical condition are now stable; doctors describe ‘complex’ operation that...

30.11.2025 50

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Suspect in shooting of US National Guard members facing first-degree murder charge

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who served in CIA-backed Afghan Army unit, also accused of assault with intent to kill; governor says 2nd victim remains in...

28.11.2025 70

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Skinny on weight loss: Israeli researchers warn dieting in middle age may harm the brain

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers say middle aged mice who lost weight were prone to inflammation linked to neurodegenerative diseases...

28.11.2025 20

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Health Ministry said to flag error in genetic test kit detecting rare mutation, reread results

Haaretz report concerns MECR mutation, part of Israel’s expanded screening panel; can lead to problems with movement, speech, vision; rare disease...

28.11.2025 100

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‘We live in fear’: Northerners tense on 1st anniversary of ceasefire with Hezbollah

After the IDF assassinated the Lebanese terror group’s military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai this week, inhabitants of border community Avivim...

27.11.2025 40

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Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in Jerusalem, 11th fatality in outbreak

Also, 10-year-old girl without underlying health conditions dies of flu; Health Ministry says virus has passed epidemic threshold

25.11.2025 40

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Amid measles outbreak, study finds skepticism of routine vaccines shot up during COVID

Bar-Ilan researcher finds that 6.6% of parents who vaccinated an older child before the pandemic chose not to vaccinate a younger child; ‘enough...

25.11.2025 30

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Scientists create ‘immune-activating’ molecule to help the body fight cancer

Using AI and big data, Weizmann Institute researchers build MiTEs, or natural killer/T-cell Enhancers, to combat cancers, 5 months after Iranian...

20.11.2025 90

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Come war, peace or pandemic, African doctors train in Israel to save lives back home

Some 165 medical professionals have received fellowships through Save a Child’s Heart; the nonprofit has helped over 8,000 kids from around the...

19.11.2025 60

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In world first, Israeli scientists use RNA-based gene therapy to stop ALS deterioration

By adding a microRNA molecule to ALS models, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University and Weizmann Institute researchers say the damaged nerve cells...

17.11.2025 90

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New study finds bacteria in brain tumors play ‘surprising’ role in cancer growth

Weizmann Institute, Hebrew University and Houston’s Baylor College of Medicine scientists say that patients with more bacteria in their brain...

14.11.2025 40

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Soroka hospital gala honors NY plastic surgeon for pro bono work during Israel-Hamas war

The Gaza-adjacent medical center, which has treated thousands since Oct. 7, will recognize Dr. Ira Savetsky on Monday as it seeks an additional $50...

14.11.2025 60

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‘A vast demand’ for posthumous sperm retrieval creates new life – and new questions

Since the start of the war, postmortem sperm retrieval was performed on 250 soldiers and security personnel and on 21 civilians. There’s no...

12.11.2025 80

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Health Ministry warns public that two people infected with measles used public transport

Patients moved between Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv and Herzliya; officials urge those who may have crossed their paths to check if...

04.11.2025 30

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