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A drop of blood may reveal how long—and how well—you’ll live

Test that measures biological—not chronological—age, using DNA markers to assess cognitive and physical function; breakthrough may predict lifespan, identify early decline, help reverse aging through personalized care

Eitan Gefen | 07.04.25

עומר ריינהולד' טיפול עם הפיזיותרפיסט יותם ינאי בביה"ח השיקומי רעות תל אביב

It doesn’t bleed, but it breaks you: Soldier’s hidden injury sheds light on blast trauma

After surviving a missile blast in Gaza, IDF officer returns home with no visible wounds—only to be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, highlighting surge in hidden brain injuries among Israeli combat troops and need for early intervention

Eitan Gefen | 07.02.25

Israeli scientists unveil leukemia breakthrough just before missile demolishes research building

After surviving a direct Iranian missile hit, Israeli researchers from the Weizmann Institute revealed a groundbreaking blood test that detects early signs of leukemia and tracks blood aging—offering a painless, data-driven alternative to bone marrow biopsies and advancing cancer diagnostics worldwide

Eitan Gefen | 06.28.25

Israelis face serious sleep crisis amid war, new study shows

As air raid sirens and war with Iran interrupt sleep across Israel, civilian sleep health plummets to crisis levels according to new study; science-backed strategies offer a lifeline amid the exhaustion

Eitan Gefen | 06.19.25

ד"ר שלי טפר מתנדבת במכון לרפואה משפטית קיבלה אות מגן שר הבריאות להתנדבות

The US pathologist who helped identify murdered hostages: ‘It stayed with me’

Dr. Shelley Tepper volunteered in Israel after October 7, aiding in war-related autopsies and hostage identifications; recalls intense, emotional experience: 'This is where my heart is, and I’ll do whatever I can to help'

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.25

New treatment offers hope for bladder cancer patients, avoids major surgery

Treatment shows promise in slowing bladder cancer progression and may help some avoid surgery; presented at American Urological Association conference, it offers hope for patients with aggressive tumors unresponsive to earlier therapies

Eitan Gefen | 05.20.25

Partners in surgery—and in life: 'Sometimes our dinner conversations are all about work'

When Dr. Nili and Dr. Avichai Segal met on the first day of medical school, they never imagined how closely their professional and personal lives would become intertwined; Now, the couple—both surgeons at Assuta Beersheba— speak about working side by side, raising a family under pressure, and the feedback from patients

Eitan Gefen | 05.10.25

Israeli study finds troubling link between ultra-processed food and Alzheimer’s

A new study found that high consumption of ultra-processed food during midlife increases the risk of Alzheimer's later in life—even among healthy individuals; Each additional daily serving raised the risk by 13%, according to data from 1,375 US participants tracked for 13 years

Eitan Gefen | 04.25.25

'Rise of antisemitism like in Holocaust': Israeli neurologist accepts Nobel-level Alzheimer’s award

Professor Gil Rabinovici’s 2025 Potamkin Prize win for revolutionizing Alzheimer’s diagnosis shares the spotlight with his bold condemnation of antisemitism on U.S. campuses and future of neurological treatment; His remarks were met with applause

Eitan Gefen | 04.22.25

Immune support to cancer care: The rising role of medicinal mushrooms

Once confined to Asian kitchens and traditional medicine, medicinal mushrooms are now emerging from the shadows of supermarket aisles and alternative‑health clinics to take center stage in modern wellness routines

Eitan Gefen | 04.20.25

More women opt for breast reduction surgery in Israel

Some 14,000 Israeli women last year say they opted for breast reduction surgery to prioritize comfort, health and fashion; what does the procedure include?

Eitan Gefen | 04.19.25

Pop star Robbie Williams reveals scurvy diagnosis after extreme diet

British singer's scurvy diagnosis, triggered by rapid weight loss and medication, exposes the modern comeback of a centuries-old disease; how can you avoid it?

Eitan Gefen | 04.16.25

Can salt affect your mood? New study suggests high-sodium diet may trigger depression

New study finds potential causal link between high-sodium diet and depression-like symptoms in mice, underscoring the growing importance of balanced nutrition for mental health

Eitan Gefen | 04.12.25

AI beats doctors in accuracy of diagnoses and treatment, study finds

Study led by Israeli expert finds AI-generated medical recommendations surpass human accuracy in urgent care in most cases, prompting cautious optimism for better care in the future

Eitan Gefen | 04.06.25

Fatty liver disease in children: A growing health crisis in Israel

Once an adult health crisis, fatty liver disease is now striking children as young as five driven by modern diets and sedentary habits, demanding urgent lifestyle shifts to prevent irreversible damage

Eitan Gefen | 03.27.25

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