
Flow: The Israeli Shoe Designed For Diabetics
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.
August 28, 2013

Israeli Students Develop Device That Could Revolutionize Intubation
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.
August 26, 2013

Israeli Company ‘Neuronix’ Offers Hope For Alzheimer’s Disease With Unique Treatment
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.
August 25, 2013

New Israeli Tendon Helps Athletes Spring Back Into Action In No Time
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.
August 25, 2013

Study: Women Should Time Their Meals To Reduce Chances Of Infertility
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.
August 21, 2013

Israeli Company Develops The Hospital Bed Of Tomorrow
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.
August 18, 2013

Study: Want To Lose Weight? Make Breakfast Your Biggest Meal
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.
August 14, 2013

Study: Video Games Are A Great Way To Rehabilitate Stroke Victims
Video game advocates will swear that nothing gives them more pleasure than beating a "boss round" or finishing a game. But as it turns out, consoles are not just for gamers. They are also an excellent tool to help rehabilitate people who suffered strokes.
August 08, 2013

A Heart Of Gold: Researchers Use Gold Particles To Heal Heart Tissue
Roughly half of heart attack victims die within five years of their first attack, mainly because the heart's tissue lacks the ability to heal itself. Now, Israeli scientists have made the first step towards restoring heart cells using gold fibers.
August 04, 2013

Put Away That Cellphone: Israeli Study Highlights Cancer Risk
Israeli researchers have found evidence that people spending a lot of time chatting on their mobile phones have much more cell mutations, which leads to a higher risk of cancer.
August 04, 2013

Study: Breastfed Babies Are Less Likely To Develop ADHD
Many studies have said breastfeeding positively impacts on child development and health, including protection against illness. Now, researchers from Tel Aviv University have shown that breastfeeding also helps protect against ADHD.
July 31, 2013

Israeli Bionic Contact Lens Will Help Blind People ‘See’
The human eye has 600 times more sensors than the finger. Israeli inventor Zeev Zalevsky has decided to take advantage of that fact and created a bionic contact lens that can physically press images onto the wearer's eye.
July 31, 2013

Will A Simple Blood Test Be Able To Predict A Person’s Suicidal Tendencies?
A potentially groundbreaking study was for the first time able to predict a person's suicidal tendencies with a simple blood test. The researchers found that suicidal patients have significantly higher platelet numbers than non-suicidal patients.
July 29, 2013

Biologically Supreme: Naked Mole Rat Now Found To Be Immune To Cancer
It may not be much to look at, but in everything else the naked mole rat seems to reign supreme. Following extensive research into its surprising longevity, a study has now found the reason for the rodent's immunity to cancer.
July 28, 2013

Study: ADHD Medicine Can Reduce Risk Of Falling In The Elderly
ADHD medicine is designed to improve concentration and is primarily used by by children and young adults. But a recent study has shown that these same medications can also benefit the elderly to help them maintain balance.
July 26, 2013