Science

While much has been written about the naked mole rat's longevity and cancer-resistance, its Israeli cousin, the blind mole rat, has not received the same publicity. However, a group of Israeli researchers is now trying to turn the subterranean rodent's natural cancer resistance into a cure.

Unless you're an extra on House, nobody likes going to the doctor, especially if it's just for a routine checkup. Israeli medical device company Elfi-Tech has come up with a small, affordable sensor, that can save you the hassle.

As time goes by and we get older, our brain naturally loses some of its "computing" abilities. Cognifit, an Israeli-developed brain-training application and website, has created what might be termed a mental gym that can actually train your brain.

Diseases such as Parkinson's are hard to detect before symptoms appear, but a new study from Haifa University shows that analyzing handwriting is effective in diagnosing the illness.

Nowadays we have everything in our pockets. Our smartphone is a radio; TV; web browser; telephone and much more – so why not a doctor? LifeWatch has created an Android-based smartphone that monitors and examines your health.

The reality of ALS is painful. It's a condition that causes the muscles to degenerate gradually, leading to death with several years. An Israeli study is now showing significant results in what may be a breakthrough for sufferers of the neurodegenerative disease.

“Killing cancer stem cells is the holy grail of cancer treatments and holds promise for complete eradication of cancer,” says Dr. Sarit Larisch. These are not words pronounced lightly; they follow more than a decade of research that could give hope to millions.

Tomorrow is the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah – and many Jewish families worldwide will eat the traditional apple with honey. But how much of what you know about the sweet syrup and its supposed health benefits is true? We have all the information for you.

Every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a diabetic loses a limb due to circulatory problems. An Israeli graduate of the Bezalel Art Academy has come up with a solution – a shoe for diabetics inspired by horse hoofs.

It's a classic ER scene. Patrick Dempsey's character Dr. Derek Shepherd is performing an emergency intubation on a patient who can't breathe. The procedure is both unpleasant and risky. If this scene were being filmed today, Dr. Shepherd would probably be using a system developed by Israeli students that may revolutionize intubation.

Neuronix has developed what may be the most advanced non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer's Disease. The company says its treatment can restore a patient's cognitive ability to a state comparable to that of two years before treatment.

If you're a professional athlete, the two most ominous words you can hear in regards to an injury are "career ending." A new Israeli development will reduce healing time significantly and help athletes get back in the game quicker.

Eating right can do wonders for your health and now a study shows that it's not just what you eat, but when you eat it. The Tel Aviv University study says that women who are less fertile due to PCOS can increase their fertility by timing their meals.

Being hospitalized is never a happy experience, however, as time progresses, more and more innovations are being introduced to make patients' lives easier. One such advancement is the Israeli-made Total Lift Bed.

According to a new Israeli study, losing weight is not just about eating less, it's primarily about moving the majority of your calories to your breakfast.The study confirms that those who eat their largest meal at breakfast are far more likely to lose weight and waistline circumference than those who eat a large dinner.