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פרופ' טל דביר השתלת חוט שדרה
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
החלום ושברו – לא מה שחשבתם
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
שרב
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
המבורגר מזון אולטרה-מעובד
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
כריסטיאן אריקסן
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in 'swallowing the tongue' during cardiac arrest is a dangerous myth that delays life-saving CPR, with media praising outdated first-aid actions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
שימוש בקוקאין
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
בינה מלאכותית, תיאום דיגיטלי
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
גיל ביולוגי מול גיל כרונולוגי
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
מכון ויצמן לאחר שנפגע מהמטח האיראני
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
שינה
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
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