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.
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Quick Thinking Saves 7-Year-Old at School Chanukah Party
Teachers' quick thinking and rapid medical aid saved a 7-year-old girl in Jerusalem who swallowed a lollipop stick at a school Chanukah party, averting tragedy.
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.
Over 10,000 Hospital Beds Unprotected Against Rocket Attacks, Israeli Report Warns
An Israeli State Comptroller report warns over 10,000 hospital beds (56%) lack protection from rocket attacks, endangering patients and staff across Israel's.
Brain Synchronization During Social Interaction Tied to Mental Resilience, Study Says
Brain synchronization predicts mental resilience, a Haifa study reveals. Stronger social synchrony reduces post-traumatic stress after Oct 7.
Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes
An Israeli biotech breakthrough from the Weizmann Institute of Science allows doctors to track immunity to new viruses in minutes, crucial for future pandemic.
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.
Quick Thinking Saves 7-Year-Old at School Chanukah Party
Teachers' quick thinking and rapid medical aid saved a 7-year-old girl in Jerusalem who swallowed a lollipop stick at a school Chanukah party, averting tragedy.
Brain Enzyme Discovery May Open New Path to Treat Neurodegenerative Disease
Israeli scientists discovered a brain enzyme (SIRT6) that controls a metabolic switch, offering a new path to treat neurodegenerative disease, sleep issues.
Embryo–Uterus ‘Dialogue’ Could Transform Fertility Treatment, Study Finds
Israeli scientists discovered an active embryo-uterus ‘dialogue’ in early pregnancy, potentially transforming fertility treatment. This groundbreaking study.
Israeli Scientists Discover Viral Switch to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Israeli scientists at Hebrew University discovered a viral switch in bacteriophages, offering a new front to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a global.