First responders like emergency medical technicians, police officers and firefighters are at high risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are often faced with disaster scenes the rest of us only watch in Hollywood movies.

An Israeli researcher may have found a solution that will revolutionize treatment for people with back problems caused by damaged spinal discs. Dr. Sarit Sivan has invented an injectable material that can repair damaged discs.

Understanding Alzheimer's disease is a difficult task for researchers, as the disease can only be identified with an autopsy. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a technique that studies the disease in the brain cells of fruit flies.

Many mammals, such as cats, rabbits and rats, use whiskers to sense their surrounding environment. Even though humans have no whiskers, scientists at the Weizmann Institute have recently learned that you can teach humans to "whisk" with artificial whiskers. The result may help introduce new tools for the blind.

Seaweed is prolific in Israel’s Mediterranean Sea. It makes sense, then, that Middle Eastern ancients used it to help alleviate a host of ailments from peptic ulcers to fungal infections and wounds. The Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem is looking into how seaweed can be utilized for its nutritional and medicinal properties.

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered that foods high in fat, when consumed in a scheduled manner, actually lead to weight loss. Moreover, the diet examined led to a unique metabolism that caused the body to convert fat into energy - rather than store it.

A Researcher at Bar Ilan University has concluded that female doctors show more tolerance towards patients than male doctors, who are less patient. The study also identifies many other variables that influence the way certain doctors handle conflicts with patients.

Scientists have discovered a new neural pathway between the brain and internal organs. The research, conducted at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem used the rabies virus in order to gain a better understanding of bone development.

New research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on the unique renewal abilities of embryonic stem cells. The researchers hope to apply what they’ve discovered to curing degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and diabetes.

It may not be much to look at, but the naked mole rat is impressive in its long and active lifespan. Researchers believe that this small mammal's high levels of brain-protecting protein are the secret to its survival.

Tom Peled, an Israeli student who lost his father to cancer, plans a bike ride across ten states in the US to raise funds for cancer research. His project, named Bike for the Fight, has the support of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

A new study found a direct correlation between excess weight during pregnancy and higher risks of life-threatening conditions in their children, such as high blood pressure and high sugar and fat levels in the blood.

Israelis who have suffered a heart attack are far more at risk of a repeat attack if they live in an area with high levels of air pollution, new research has found. The study found that cardiac patients living in polluted areas were 43 percent more likely to have another heart attack than those who lived in areas with cleaner air.

Sound waves could significantly improve sexual activity in men whose severe erectile dysfunction has not responded well to drug treatments, a new study has found.Researchers employed a technique similar to that used to break up kidney stones to shock the penis into life with low-intensity waves.

A new research held at the University of Haifa, found that using cannabis at a certain time-frame after a traumatic event can prevent the development of post-traumatic symptoms. This research tested cannabis on the brain reactions of rats.