Sleep’s Ancient Purpose Offers Clues for Fighting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Israeli researchers reveal sleep's ancient purpose, dating back to jellyfish, is vital for nerve cell protection. Improving sleep quality may slow Alzheimer's.
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Breakthrough Offers Hope for Treating Breast Cancer That Spreads to the Brain
Israeli scientists from Tel Aviv University made a breakthrough, discovering how breast cancer adapts to the brain, paving the way for new treatments for 10-15%.
Fixed Impressions May Ease Social Anxiety, Say Researchers
An Israeli Bar-Ilan University study finds fixed impressions may ease social anxiety, challenging old beliefs. Researchers say it reduces stress and improves.
Special Committee for the Rights of the Child visits eating disorders unit at Safra Children’s Hospital. MK Shitrit, chair: “Shortage of beds harms ability to provide timely life-saving treatment”
Child rights committee visits Safra Hospital's eating disorders unit, with MK Shitrit stressing a severe bed shortage impedes timely, life-saving treatment for.
Subcommittee for IDF Human Resources discusses IDF’s efforts to prevent suicidality. MK Stern, chair: “We will not leave anyone to fight alone”
IDF Human Resources Subcommittee convenes to discuss suicidality prevention, with MK Stern vowing, "We will not leave anyone to fight alone." Almoz Commission.
New Genetic Map Unlocks Clues to Autism and Rare Brain Disorder
Israeli-led scientists developed a new genetic map, identifying hundreds of genes crucial for early brain development. This research offers vital clues to.
Knesset Examines Growing Use of Medical Cannabis Among PTSD-Afflicted Soldiers
The Knesset committee examines the growing use of medical cannabis among Israeli soldiers with PTSD after two years of war. A veteran shares his powerful.
Health Committee to advance prioritization of IDF vets in medical residency placement. MK Sonn Har Melech, chair: “Anyone who chose to study medicine at institutions that are incubators of terrorism cannot be part of Israel’s healthcare system”
Israel's Health Committee prioritizes IDF veterans for medical residency, as Palestinian graduates from Nablus and East Jerusalem universities training in.
Breakthrough Offers Hope for Treating Breast Cancer That Spreads to the Brain
Israeli scientists from Tel Aviv University made a breakthrough, discovering how breast cancer adapts to the brain, paving the way for new treatments for 10-15%.
Research Offers Roadmap for More Effective Antibiotic Treatments
New Israeli research offers a roadmap for more effective antibiotic treatments by revealing two distinct bacterial growth-arrest states. This discovery will.
Israel Begins 2026 With Midnight Birth and Dozens of Emergency Calls
Israel's 2026 began with a midnight birth in Jerusalem and hundreds of Magen David Adom emergency calls on New Year's Eve, including 51 road accidents and 11.
One in Three Israelis Seek Mental Health Support After Two Years of War
One in three Israelis now seek mental health support after two years of war, highlighting a national crisis. Post-trauma diagnoses surged 30% since 2023 in.