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Teva’s billion-dollar bet to treat celiac and vitiligo

Teva is investing up to $500 million in a new antibody it hopes can transform treatment for vitiligo and celiac disease, two autoimmune conditions with limited options and major unmet medical needs

Tzur Gueta | 01.13.26

New Israeli study may unlock key clues to autism and brain development

Researchers identify hundreds of genes vital to early brain development, but find that only a small number linked to known disorders, suggesting many genetic causes of autism and developmental delay have yet to be discovered

Tzur Gueta | 01.11.26

Study triggered by unusual case at Sheba Medical Center points to rare possible link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs, vitamin B1 deficiency and a life-threatening neurological complication that may be preventable if detected early

Tzur Gueta | 01.08.26

Israeli hackathon taps Waze and tech giants to boost early breast cancer detection

The LifeHack hackathon by One in Nine partnered women entrepreneurs with companies like Waze and Monday.com to embed breast cancer screening reminders into everyday digital tools

Tzur Gueta | 01.07.26

Beyond breast cancer: mammography scans may also detect heart disease risk

Mammography scans can reveal calcifications in breast arteries, a finding being studied for its link to heart disease risk in women and its potential to aid early detection of atherosclerosis during routine screening

Tzur Gueta | 01.05.26

Canadian actress reignites debate by seeking assisted death after years of mental illness

Claire Brosseau says years of severe mental illness and failed treatments have left her no alternatives, leading her to seek access to Canada’s assisted dying program despite the law barring cases based solely on psychiatric suffering

Tzur Gueta | 01.05.26

F***, it works: study finds swearing can boost physical performance during exercise

Keele University researchers found swearing lowers mental inhibitions and boosts confidence, allowing participants to sustain demanding physical tasks longer than when repeating neutral words, without increasing heart rate or physiological arousal

Eitan Gefen, Tzur Gueta | 01.05.26

Coffee or tea and bone health? Large study points to a surprising link

A decade-long observational study of nearly 10,000 postmenopausal women found slightly higher hip bone density among tea drinkers, while moderate coffee intake showed no harm to bones and very high consumption may be linked to lower density

Tzur Gueta | 12.30.25

Crème brûlée and candy-flavored vapes lure teens into nicotine addiction

A Hebrew University study finds 14% of adult e-cigarette users never smoked traditional cigarettes; Sweet flavors like caramel and Oreo are strongly linked to disposable vape use, raising concerns over youth targeting and long-term health risks

Tzur Gueta | 12.25.25

Sex after 65: FDA approves libido-boosting pill for women

US regulators expand approval of Addyi to postmenopausal women; experts say treatment for low sexual desire remains complex, with limited effectiveness and side effects

Tzur Gueta | 12.17.25

Israeli researchers achieve breakthrough with new lymphoma treatment posting 100% survival rates

Study, conducted in 15 medical centers, shows a new chemo-biologic protocol achieving 95% complete response, minimal need for radiation and strong real-world results, placing Israeli researchers at the forefront of global care

Tzur Gueta | 12.09.25

Israeli scientist named global leader for discovery of hidden immune defense that fights infections

Prof. Yifat Merbl, a systems biologist in Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Systems Immunology, has been named to Nature’s 10, the journal’s annual list of the ten people who shaped science in 2025

Tzur Gueta | 12.08.25

How dirty is your reusable water bottle? Experts warn of hidden health risks

Reusable water bottles, even when used only for water, can harbor harmful microorganisms; here's how to keep them clean, and why it's so important

Tzur Gueta | 11.30.25

One week off Instagram, TikTok linked to sharp drop in depression and anxiety, study finds

A large US study found that a one-week break from social media cut symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia, especially among those already struggling; researchers say the harm lies less in screen time than in unhealthy, passive use patterns

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.25

The five-second test: early signs of heart failure you shouldn’t ignore

A simple at-home test and often-overlooked symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and sudden weight gain can help detect heart failure early and prompt timely medical care

Dvir Reshef, Tzur Gueta | 11.25.25

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