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A single blood test finds more early cancers than Britain’s screening programs combined in a trial

Data presented at ASCO show Galleri detected more early-stage cancers than all existing UK screening programs combined and sharply increased diagnoses in a US real-world study; researchers stress it does not replace standard screening and survival benefits remain unproven

Eitan Gefen | 06.01.26

Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women

Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.26

Sugar, honey and artificial sweeteners: which is the healthiest?

Sugar is now seen as a major diet villain, but sweetness has not disappeared, it has simply changed form, from artificial sweeteners and stevia to 'sugar-free' products and honey; But are these alternatives really healthier?

Eitan Gefen | 05.28.26

Why two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women: new study offers surprising clue

Study finds dementia risk factors such as diabetes, hearing loss, obesity and high blood pressure may affect women more strongly, pointing to the need for earlier diagnosis and sex-specific prevention

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

מחקר מכון ויצמן פרופ' זיו שולמן וד"ר נחום נתן

Israeli scientists find immune memory cells may help fight ovarian cancer

Researchers say memory B cells found in ovarian cancer patients can recognize tumors, migrate into cancer tissue and produce antibodies, opening a possible path toward new cancer vaccines and treatments

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

Sexually transmitted infections surge across Europe to decade-high levels, with gonorrhea up 303%

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns gonorrhea and syphilis are rising sharply across Europe, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling; Israeli expert says local increases are milder but urges condoms, testing and early treatment

Eitan Gefen | 05.25.26

17 years, 89,000 surgeries: study reveals how hysterectomies have changed in Israel

Wolfson Medical Center and Health Ministry researchers reviewed all hysterectomies performed in Israel from 2005 to 2021, finding fewer procedures relative to population size, fewer open surgeries and a major shift toward laparoscopy

Eitan Gefen | 05.25.26

ניתוח לתסמונת התעלה הקרפלית, בית החולים AZ Maria Middelares, בלגיה

No stitches, barely a scar: Israel tests breakthrough ultrasound surgery for carpal tunnel

At Sheba Medical Center in Israel, doctors are testing an ultrasound-guided minimally invasive surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that uses a tiny incision with no sutures and no scar, aiming for faster recovery than open surgery and a new standard

Eitan Gefen | 05.24.26

Sleep banking: is it possible to catch up on sleep before an all-nighter?

Can you sleep extra before a night flight, big exam or busy week to function better later? Researchers are divided, but one thing is clear: severe sleep loss harms health more than you may think

Eitan Gefen | 05.22.26

How many steps a day do you really need to stay healthy?

As step-counting apps turn daily walking into a social competition, here is how many steps you really need, whether walking or running is better, and how age and tracking affect health and motivation

Eitan Gefen | 05.20.26

Muscle strengthening for 150 minutes a week

How much time do you have left? Here are two simple tests that can predict life expectancy

Study based on data from 5,000 elderly women examined the relationship between muscle strength and mortality using two simple tests: grip strength and chair rise; the result is clear: strength equals longer life, regardless of how much you weigh

Eitan Gefen | 05.19.26

Can aging be reversed? Israeli scientists uncover major longevity breakthrough

A new Bar-Ilan University study suggests some age-related changes in liver cells may be reversible after researchers boosted the longevity-linked protein SIRT6, restoring aging mouse livers to patterns resembling younger ones

Eitan Gefen | 05.19.26

Is sourdough really better? The biggest bread myths, debunked

Bread is a daily staple for millions, but myths about sourdough, gluten, weight loss and dark bread still persist; A clinical dietitian explains what is true, what is misleading and what to check before buying

Eitan Gefen | 05.16.26

‘Everyone knew he was dead except us’: Oct. 7 victim lives on through daughter’s mission

Mere weeks after moving to Ofakim, Avi Zakuto left home on October 7 to help neighbors and never returned; as a photo of his body circulated in local group chats, his daughter kept calling, still clinging to hope

Eitan Gefen | 05.02.26

Grief-stricken mother who watched son choke to death ends life at Swiss clinic

Wendy Duffy, 56, failed to revive her son as he choked before her eyes; after four years of treatment failed to ease the trauma, she chose assisted suicide in Switzerland and died wearing his shirt as 'Die With A Smile' played in the background

Eitan Gefen | 04.30.26

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