Blood
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.
Nosebleed: The big mistake you're making that can lead to choking
MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls
Adding Light Through Giving Blood
US FDA eases restrictions on blood donation
Individuals, other than those who report having a new sexual partner or multiple partners and had anal sex in the past three months, will be eligible to donate blood.
Mummies reveal children in ancient Egypt were largely anemic - study
Children in ancient Egypt suffered from anemia and thalassemia according to CT scans.
Weizmann Institute solves the mystery of red blood cell production
Weizmann Institute's identification of the cells producing the hormone EPO could lead to new therapies for treating anemia.
Can a cup of coffee lower your blood sugar?
Researchers found that there is a connection between slow caffeine breakdown and a reduction in blood sugar levels.
Women might be more at-risk for heart disease than we think - study
Women and girls of all ages have more salt-sensitive hypertension than men.
Could smartphone cameras help diagnose anemia? -study
Researchers said the phone screening tool for anemia is much cheaper than existing options, which involves taking blood samples, and delivers results quickly.
This is a better, safer way to be tested for prostate cancer - study
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Israel. According to data of the Israel Cancer Society, about 2,700 new patients are diagnosed every year.
Welcome to Israel: Home of the world's most secure blood services center
The center is an enormous facility with three underground, missile-proof levels and has been hailed as the most secure blood services center in the world.
US FDA proposes to ease sexual abstinence rule for blood donors
Gay and Bi men might not need to go without sex for a year to donate blood with future proposed policy
More metals found in people’s blood in Haifa Bay than rest of Israel
The study suggests that this could be due to Haifa's high air pollution.