Health and Medicine

Reducing fat in the liver, rather than simply losing weight, is key to lowering health risks associated with obesity, say Israeli researchers

In mice, a hydrogel recruits a dye-labeled molecule (colored areas) to its location, showing its potential for being a “homing beacon” for cancer drugs.

A DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction.

Food and Drug Administration ignored untold numbers of adverse events, including deaths, regulators finally announced in February 2019 that they will increase oversight of the dietary supplements industry

Using a simple blood test for early cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring

Artificial Intelligence technology continues to be an evolving asset in the medical setting

A graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus “suckers” is flexible and holds up in wet and dry environments.

A 3D-printed microchip device separates and detects biomarkers of preterm birth

Theranica’s Neriva Migra patch delivers a small electrical jolt to mitigate headaches and other acute pains through ‘conditioned pain modulation.’

Remember the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. And the first step should be to step on a scale daily so there are no surprise

Compounds found in ragweed could protect nerve cells against Alzheimer’s disease peptides.

New data on honey proteins could lead to innovative medicinal applications

The membrane shown above adsorbs pharmaceuticals and personal care products from wastewater.

Heart failure, kidney disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, back pain – disruptive medical devices emerging from Israel could transform treatment for these conditions

When treating IBS with probiotics, experience shows that one type of bacteria does not fit all

Groundbreaking technique could provide a path toward creating whole human embryos from human skin cells, without the need for sperm or eggs

Israel’s embrace of new technologies like AI in the medical field helps make the magic happen, says Philips Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer Jeroen Tas

“Wouldn’t it be ironic that pharmaceutical companies are spending millions to develop drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease when an effective natural remedy is under our nose every morning!”

Synthesizing the ingredients with continuous technologies, such as processes that incorporate photochemistry, cryogenic/exothermic chemistry and other techniques, offers capabilities not readily available in batch processes

Cranberry compounds could help prevent bacteria from sticking to cells in the urinary tract

By using a 3D printer, like the one seen here, scientists can make paper organs to study cells

Doctors have been aware for years of a link between obesity and colon, breast, and uterine cancer.

Researchers can guide stem cells (like those in the illustration above) to an injury by using near-infrared light and an injected DNA nanodevice

Biosensor bandage before (left) and after (right) sweat secretion

British Medical Journal states that people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil. Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and Aspirin over a long time face a 31 percent increase in the risk of chronic kidney disease