Israeli health news
Where research becomes impact: Bar-Ilan University’s healthtech vision
As its 70th anniversary approaches, Bar-Ilan’s innovation strategy sets it on a journey with Sheba Medical Center, from the lab bench and clinical research to advancing health worldwide
MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation
Organ donation by Tzeela Gez, murdered in West Bank shooting, brings hope amid tragedy
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
Study: Racism, discrimination and exclusion are harmful to health
The 127-page report was published not only in Hebrew but also in Arabic and Russian (but not in Amharic or English).
WHO to ban trans fats in 2023, most Israeli companies have replaced them
For many years, trans fats were in baked goods of all kinds, such as burekas, doughnuts, cookies and crackers, ice cream, frostings, processed meat and many other types of foods in Israel.
Rare disorder with excessive skin peeling explained in Tel Aviv
Apart from the fact that our data uncovers the genetic basis of a fascinating condition, they attribute to filaggrin 2 a critical role in the maintenance of cell-to-cell adhesion in the skin
Shalva receives status as consultant to UN
Among other privileges, the organization will have opportunities to attend international conferences and events, make public written and oral statements and network with leading organizations.
Rambam doctors save life of infant with ECMO machine
A baby named Adi was born – and then reborn – on the same day at Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center.
From the bench to the bedside
New TAU Translational Medicine Center aims to develop pharmaceuticals better, faster and for less money
New Worlds: Patient's rights, Inflamed Gums and Dementia
This week in health news.
The woman behind nanoghosts
Prof. Marcelle Machluf of the Technion, who lit one of the 12 torches on Mount Herzl’s Independence Day ceremony, is a promising pioneer in the fight against cancer.
Breath, urine tests detect breast cancer more accurately, say researchers
Using readily-available technology, Israeli scientists have demonstrated unprecedented success in identifying early tumors.
Drinking baking soda could be safe way to combat autoimmune disease
“There is something to baking soda."
