An Israeli native’s smartphone app, Fooducate, brings new ease to making more healthful choices in the supermarket.
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Israelis developing ‘Google Glass’ for the blind
In the not-so-distant future, people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa may be using Israeli technology to see beyond shadows once again.
Daily pill to vanquish nausea after chemo
Israel’s RedHill Biopharma plans an advanced clinical trial for a once-a-day drug to prevent nausea and vomiting following cancer therapy.
Trouble getting pregnant? Try Chinese medicine
Israeli research finds that traditional herbs and acupuncture boost chances for conception in women undergoing intrauterine insemination.
Non-invasive tool identifies Alzheimer’s, depression and ADHD
Revolutionary Israeli system takes the guesswork out of diagnosing and treating ADHD, depression, Alzheimer’s and other brain-related diseases.
Shielding normal cells from radiation therapy
An Israeli-developed biodegradable ‘balloon’ separates tumors from healthy tissues, greatly reducing side effects of radiation therapy in prostrate cancer.
Artificial pancreas could revolutionize diabetic care
MD-Logic mimics the workings of the pancreas, monitoring blood sugar levels and delivering insulin automatically, even at night.
New ‘solution’ kills hospital superbugs
Resistant bacteria are soon to meet their match: a genetically engineered fluid that restores their susceptibility to antibiotics.
Test-tube testes offer breakthrough for infertile men
Israeli researchers develop an artificial testis for men who’ve lost their ability to produce sperm. Prof. Mahmoud Huleihel believes he and his team have achieved a breakthrough in male infertility. The opening of sperm banks may have solved the problem …
Israel shares its emergency medical secrets
MDs and RNs from 17 countries come to Haifa to learn how to set up and manage the most efficient systems for saving lives. Photo by Pioter Fliter/RHCC Trauma seminar participants from 17 countries during a simulation at Rambam Health …
Why you get fat being a couch slouch
Israeli researchers find that inactivity prompts fat precursor cells to pile on the pounds twice as fast, regardless of calorie intake. Photo by Serge Attal/Flash90 Sitting inactively for long period doesn’t just contribute to obesity, it actually creates fat. Marathon …