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Working from home triples risk of insomnia, studies show

Working from home is now the norm, but it can cause serious sleep issues; sleep expert explains why counting sheep won’t help, why you should avoid the bedroom during the day and shares tips for better sleep

Eitan Gefen | 09.14.24

Israeli study offers breakthrough in blast injury treatment

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center works to establish protocol and treatment algorithm for complex blast injuries seen in war and terror attacks which are saving lives

Eitan Gefen | 09.13.24

משה ודיאנה רוזן בבית החולים הדסה הר הצופים

'We go home,' Moshe tells his captor as he and wife Diana turn and run

A couple abducted from their Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak home and forced toward Gaza, despite injuries, made a dramatic decision to flee, fully aware they could be shot; facing peril, they chose to risk their lives in a desperate bid for freedom

Eitan Gefen | 09.06.24

תיעוד: מצילים נער בן 15 מטביעה למוות בנתניה

How to avoid drowning hazards when enjoying the sea

Parents often relax when the white flag is up at sea, but vigilance is still required, and lifeguards are not parental substitutes; Various lifeguards throughout Israel share their experiences and tips about child care and attentiveness at the beach

Eitan Gefen | 09.04.24

New study links gut microbiome to depression and anxiety

Ariel University researchers find gut bacteria composition affects social behavior and mental health; hyaluronic acid shows improved social interactions and reduced depression-like symptoms in mice, offering potential new treatments for humans

Eitan Gefen | 08.19.24

Israeli scientists successfully reattach frozen amputated rat limb in groundbreaking study

Researchers optimistic technique could one day enable limb regeneration for injured patients; 'If we reach a point where we can reattach organs frozen from the same person, it will be a phenomenal breakthrough,' says Prof. Eyal Gur

Eitan Gefen | 08.15.24

Israeli study shows doctors less likely to take women's pain seriously

Research finds women face significant discrimination in pain treatment, and reveals women about 10% less likely to receive prescription for painkillers compared to men with same pain complaint

Eitan Gefen | 08.08.24

Science behind Algeria Olympic boxer that ignited trans firestorm

Imane Khelif's victory over Italian opponent sparked controversy after claims of elevated testosterone levels led some to call her male, but expert says such results scientifically flawed; she will compete for Olympic gold medal on Friday

Eitan Gefen | 08.07.24

Know your rights: What Israelis are entitled to post-October 7

The Hamas massacre altered the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis, shaping their needs and rights; a complete guide

Eitan Gefen | 07.23.24

New study uncovers role of oxytocin in humans

Weizmann Institute of Science study examines the role of oxytocin of mice groups and finds it has a critical social aspect in females which is less pronounced with males

Eitan Gefen | 07.11.24

Psychiatric hospital implements arts therapy to aid with war trauma

Dr. Shiran Pines says the therapy allows patients to inhabit spaces where strong defenses aren’t necessary, enabling them to process trauma, express it through alternative means, alongside verbal communication

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.24

נדב קרוננפלד נפצע מדג אבנון בעת חופשה בתאילנג

Israeli hurt after stepping on poisonous fish in Thailand

Yuval Kronenfeld, a discharged IDF soldier on a post-service holiday says he was rushed to the hospital and treated within seconds, as locals are familiar with such incidents

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.24

ד"ר רובין בורנשטיין, רופא שיקום, בית לוינשטיין

The rehabilitation doctor who made aliyah to treat wounded in Israel

Dr. Robyn Bornstein says deciding to move to Israel from the US ha shad a deep impact on him, and that being able to help injured soldiers in his line of work has taught him a great deal

Eitan Gefen | 05.20.24

Israeli experts discover how cancer cells survive, and how to starve them

Study including researchers from Ben-Gurion University discover how tumors are able to survive without available glucose; experts hope discovery will lead to future treatment

Eitan Gefen | 05.19.24

Jewish Columbia U professor says fearing for her life as terror rules campus

Russian-born Prof. Larisa Geskin won't remain silent in face of antisemitism threatening her and Jewish students on campus; 'People here shout 'death to the Jews' and no one cares,' she tells Ynet

Eitan Gefen | 05.08.24