Science

Cardiologist until now worked under the assumption that the heart cannot heal itself. But an Israeli study, which stumbled upon the heart's self-regenerating stem cells, challenges this notion.

Until today, schizophrenia could only be physically diagnosed after a patient's death. For the first time, Israeli researchers have found a way to biologically detect schizophrenia by analyzing tissue from the patient's nose.

For 5,000 years, dates have been considered part of a healthy diet. A recent study from Israel examined the nine varieties growing in the holy land and showed that the sweet fruit is good for your heart and liver.

Crazy for Facebook? Be careful! Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered that in some cases, social networks such as Facebook cause psychotic episodes and delusions.

Some diseases are accompanied by a collapse of the immune system, causing them to spread faster. A recent research has shown that this is a result of a malfunction in an otherwise positive process.

How often do you listen to your doctor's recommendations? Would you be more inclined to get a flu shot if your doctor got one? As it turns out – most people would. A new study suggests that doctors lead by example.

When it comes to conveying great ideas in simple, riveting terms, few do it as well as TED. After being held exclusively in the US for years, the TED organization has gone global, making Israel its first international destination.

Over half a billion people worldwide suffer from conditions that cause a disturbance in blood oxygen levels. Israeli company Oxitone developed an innovative blood-oxygen monitor, called an oximeter, worn on the wrist.

What's in a pill container? Not sex appeal, most of us would argue. Assaf Wand, however, thinks differently. Wand's startup Sabi turns basic products like pillboxes; pill dispensers and other "wellness" products into smart stand-out products.

One of the deadliest symptoms of liver disease is cirrhosis, a condition which causes scar tissue to form on the liver . Now, an Israeli researcher has found a cell in the immune system which is a key factor in battling the life-threatening condition.

An international study headed by Israeli researchers, may put an end to the invasive procedure involved in detecting stomach cancer. It is quite possible that in the near future, a device that can "smell" cancer on a person's breath will replace gastroscopy.

According to estimates, one in every 15,000 babies will be born with PCD, a condition that causes organs to develop on the wrong side of the body. A recent research from Israel has discovered a mutation that may be the cause for the condition.

The use of medicinal herbs may be as ancient as humanity itself, but such treatments are often considered no more than "voodoo." However, a recent EU-funded research in Israel has proven that some plants are, in fact, as effective as Western medicine.

Say goodbye to pills and hello to fortified confectionery. An Israeli company has developed candies with health benefits. The innovative lollipops, wafers and toffees are formulated to help shed pounds, boost the immune system and promote bone health.

While we are still far from building bionic eyes, a recent study done in Israel has developed a way of restoring retinas damaged by neurodegenerative disease using genetic engineering and holographic projection.