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Cabbage, kale, cauliflower: The cancer-fighting power of cruciferous vegetables

Meta-analysis of 600,000 people finds eating just 20–40 grams of cruciferous vegetables daily — like broccoli, cabbage or kale — linked to 17% drop in colorectal cancer risk, reinforcing role of diet in prevention

Eitan Gefen | 09.13.25

Study links excess salt to treatment-resistant hypertension

Hypertension affects about two-thirds of people over age 60 and is responsible for an estimated 10 million deaths globally each year; often symptomless, it raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and other complications

Eitan Gefen | 09.04.25

The people choosing hot workouts: Why they sweat it out

At the height of Israeli summer, more people step into steaming hot rooms for yoga, Pilates and breathing exercises; sounds extreme? For them, it’s a way of life; 'You come out of class a different person'

Eitan Gefen | 08.29.25

Grapes may be the next superfood, challenging sugar myths

A new study highlights the nutritional power of grapes, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, which support heart, brain, skin, gut and eye health, suggesting they deserve recognition as a true superfood

Eitan Gefen | 08.24.25

Quick and precise: Israel unveils new AI diagnostic system for autism, ADHD

Sheba Medical Center and Israeli startup Revealense unveil an AI-powered diagnostic platform that uses a webcam to analyze behavioral cues for autism and ADHD from home

Eitan Gefen | 08.22.25

Blue-and-white breakthrough: Israel to perform first-ever transplant of lab-grown spinal cord

Tel Aviv University researchers have grown human spinal cord stem cells, aiming to help paralyzed patients walk again; after successful animal trials, Health Ministry approves moving forward with human testing

Eitan Gefen | 08.18.25

Oversleeping on weekends may backfire, experts warn

Sleeping in on weekends may feel restorative but experts warn it can disrupt the biological clock, cause irritability and harm health

Eitan Gefen | 08.17.25

How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior

Severe heat doesn’t just make us uncomfortable—it impairs brain defenses, disrupts sleep, lowers cognitive performance, heightens irritability, and worsens medical conditions, say neuroscientists and psychologists

Tzur Gueta, Eitan Gefen | 08.15.25

זריקת הרזיה וויגובי, מונג'רו, אלי לילי, נובו נורדסיק

Eli Lilly’s new weight loss pill delivers results but faces tempered market reaction

Orforglipron, the first oral GLP-1-based weight loss pill, shows promising clinical trial results, with an average 12.4% body weight reduction at highest dose; despite benefits, lower efficacy compared to injectables dampens investor enthusiasm

Eitan Gefen | 08.14.25

Cutting calories and still can't lose weight? Here's why

You’re working out and cutting calories, yet the scale won’t budge; a groundbreaking study points to why — and it’s not just about how much you eat, but what you eat

Eitan Gefen | 08.12.25

פרופ' בנימין דקל, נפרולוג מבית החולים שיבא, גידל רקמת כליה מתאי גזע

In world first, Israeli researchers grow human kidney tissue in lab

Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv University successfully grow human fetal kidney tissue from stem cells, paving way for advances in treating birth defects, drug testing and future organ regeneration

Eitan Gefen | 08.05.25

Israeli doctor watched dozens of resuscitations of pro athletes—then spotted a fatal error

New study reveals widespread belief in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions

Eitan Gefen | 08.03.25

ד"ר שי יצחקי, מומחה ברפואת ילדים, שניידר

Israeli doctor uses AI to uncover deadly mistake in ‘Pediatricians' Bible’ textbook

Pediatric specialist uses AI to uncover a life-threatening error in a leading medical textbook after treating a toddler for a colchicine overdose, revealing a dangerously incorrect dosage recommendation and highlighting AI’s potential

Eitan Gefen | 07.25.25

Israeli study reveals what makes it so hard to kick a coke habit

Hebrew University study identifies a specific brain network in the ventral pallidum that drives cocaine relapse by amplifying emotional distress during withdrawal, offering new hope for treatments

Eitan Gefen | 07.24.25

Israeli scientists create digital twin that can predict diseases before symptoms appear

Weizmann Institute researchers develop personalized AI model using vast health database to forecast illnesses and tailor treatments

Eitan Gefen | 07.16.25

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