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'The emotional cost has been unbelievable': How three years of war have changed Israelis - study

ERAN is hearing from Israelis who never entered the formal mental-health system but are desperate for help.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, September 17, 2025
Doctors at Rambam Hospital use a new method for providing respiratory assistance to premature babies.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find

 A woman with diabetes is seen using an injection (Illustrative).

Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds

Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds


ADHD study uncovers measurable, modifiable brain activity patterns in children

Researchers found that ADHD brain activity is not static. In a trial, a subgroup of children with ADHD showed a shift toward a more typical neural profile following intervention.

A child with ADHD

Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment

The company describes EndoArt as the world’s first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

Persistent maternal thyroid imbalance may increase autism risk, researchers report

A mother’s persistent thyroid dysfunction while carrying her fetus may increase autism risk in children, according to research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

PROF. ODED MENASHE

Midlife weight loss shows metabolic benefits but sparks brain inflammation in BGU - study

“Our findings show that losing weight in midlife is not a simple copy-and-paste of what works in young adulthood,” Alon Zemer said.

Weight Loss

Soroka Medical Center proves its mettle in treating wounded from October 7 - study

A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev underscores the critical importance of in-hospital protocols of triage during mass-casualty events.

 Wounded Israelis arrive to Soroka University Medical Center in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, October 7, 2023.

Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found

Type-2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, characterized by high blood-sugar levels and associated with damage to blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system.

PROF. STEPHEN LEVINE, from the University of Haifa.

Medical advancements should not wait 17 years before being used - opinion

It can take up to 17 years for discoveries in scientific research to make it to clinical practice, but why wait that long?

 Artificial intelligence continues to advance the world of medicine

Carrots crowned nutrient powerhouse in comprehensive study

Nutritionists advise consuming one to two medium carrots a day, noting research that links eating two to four raw carrots per week with a seventeen percent drop in colorectal cancer risk.

Carrots crowned nutrient powerhouse in comprehensive study.

Israeli-led study finds green and Mediterranean diets slow brain aging

The investigation focused on the “brain age gap,” the difference between the MRI-predicted brain age and chronological age.

 Microglia and neurons.

Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders

The findings provide an unprecedented longitudinal look at the psychological effects of war and trauma across the general population.

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