Health and Medicine

The best advice is to keep moving, but stress that moderation in most aspects of life usually wins the day.

Photoswitchable drugs could light the way to more targeted treatments

Delivering stimulants of cell growth and connectivity directly to damaged ear cells could aid in restoring hearing

ISRAEL21c talks with startups devising wearables to measure heart rhythm while you go about your daily routine

So whether you’re in the air, at sea, or on the ground, facing a medical emergency always increases the adrenaline

Check-Cap of Israel recently received the CE Mark for its ingestible x-ray capsule for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening

The new technology developed by Israeli researchers uses longwave light to release drugs in a highly targeted, non-invasive method

Soapy’s off-grid, sun-powered hygiene stations use water pulled from the air and a smart dispensing system for an exact dose of soap and water 24/7

Type 2 diabetes is the classic example of The Gifford-Jones Law that says one medical problem leads to another and another.

Federal government has overreached in cracking down on the opioid overdose epidemic. In order to cut off the supply of prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands, new regulations have crippled the ability of our doctors

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause health effects, such as reduced fertility and increased incidences of obesity and diabetes

For years doctors and nutritionists have known the Mediterranean Diet is a “Five Star” one. But no one knew why this diet had such remarkable benefits

New microchips could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions

The Epic Failure of Nursing Homes Tending to Those Who Can No Longer Look After Themselves,

Better health care in resource-limited countries could be possible with aid of metal-organic frameworks

Polyphenols, commonly found in red wine, could be good for oral health.

But being short on sleep is the cause of more than traffic accidents and death. Professor Walker also shows evidence it’s related to heart attack, obesity, diabetes, cancer and dementia.

Vaccines against addictive drugs push forward despite past failures

An anti-epilepsy medication could also be effective against addiction to cocaine, nicotine, methamphetamine, heroin and alcohol.

That your life may be dependent on a healthy immune system to survive influenza

An Israeli venture capitalist’s personal tragedy brought him to a startup seeking to provide immediate health updates for fragile patients

Major advances in understanding new materials, virus particles and proteins that cause diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

So if you live in a high rise condo, or plan on moving to one, find out the number of barriers that will delay first responders to your floor

Nanotechnology could redefine oral surgery by reducing pain and recovery time

A special peptide under development in Israel declares war against chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.

A new sensor can rapidly detect gluten with high sensitivity

Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery

Uncovering the hidden signs of organ transplant rejection

The Vitamin Cure for Infant and Toddler Health Problems

Canadian court tells doctors they must refer for euthanasia