Health and Medicine
Delays in screenings, Delays in surgeries
Breakthrough in advancement of reconstructive surgery
By ISRAEL21c | May 12, 2021
Technion scientists introduce stem-cell tissue regeneration technology to rebuild bone with fewer complications
Some people are tired all the time and have plenty of iron in the blood
Scientists discover high background radiation cuts cancer risk
By ISRAEL21c | May 6, 2021
Study of entire US population by Israeli researchers yields surprising findings regarding radiation and cancer, challenging current paradigms
Bacteria in cancer cells can be harnessed to fight tumors
By ISRAEL21c | May 6, 2021
Scientists have discovered that the immune system can find bacteria residing within cancer cells and use them to provoke an immune reaction against a tumor.
Skin cancer diagnosis is about to undergo a revolution
By ISRAEL21c | May 5, 2021
Patternox is developing an optical scanner to detect suspicious light patterns in lesions long before changes can be seen on the skin’s surface.
Generations United, a clearinghouse for information on different types of intergenerational programs, has a publication in its resource library called Staying Connected While Staying Apart.
Bottom line for us is that the Theragun Elite works as advertised and is really quite good, not only at helping relieve the cares of the day, but to actually help straighten out the soreness and pain that comes from living a normal life
But know there are alternatives, including high doses of vitamin C and lysine, a combination that has helped keep one of us alive for more than 20 years after severe heart attack
Flexible robotic ‘mini surgeon’ set to ease hysterectomies
By ISRAEL21c | April 21, 2021
Memic Innovative Surgery raises $96m, receives FDA authorization for Hominis system to be used in laparoscopic transvaginal benign procedures.
Study shows junk food harms children’s bone quality
By ISRAEL21c | April 21, 2021
Ultra-processed foods are proven for the first time to severely damage skeletal development
Israeli scientists discover ‘hunger switch’ in the human brain
By ISRAEL21c | April 21, 2021
New study sheds light on how our brain decides when we should start and stop eating, offering hope for new anti-obesity drugs
Yogurt as a cure for Covid-19 and Crohn’s disease?
By ISRAEL21c | April 21, 2021
Molecules in the fermented probiotic drink appear to mitigate cytokine storms -- one of the main causes of Covid-19 death -- and tame inflammation.
Gout: No Longer the Blue-Blooded Disease
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 19, 2021
Genetic testing holds promise in identifying cases before symptoms appear. For now, prevention is the best course. Adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep gout from suddenly causing a painful wakeup call during the night.
Cure for deadly brain cancer may be on its way
By ISRAEL21c | April 14, 2021
Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that accounts for most malignant brain tumors. An Israeli researcher may have found its weak spot
It’s Dangerous to Ignore Vitamin K2
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 12, 2021
Vitamin K2 is an especially important partner to vitamin D
Weightlifting, Not Just for a Medal
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 4, 2021
Natural Magnesium from the Sea
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 30, 2021
Isak Dinesen was right. The sea helps to sustain life and is the source of minerals that can improve our health
If you are interested in a safe, natural supplement, then NEO40 is yet another option
Good Health Includes Healthy Financials
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 15, 2021
Take care of your financial affairs
The glaucoma treatment that only takes seconds
By ISRAEL21c | March 10, 2021
Belkin Laser’s Eagle device delivers healing laser beams quickly and without touching the patient; any ophthalmologist can use it
Aspirin users may have protection against Covid-19
By ISRAEL21c | March 10, 2021
People taking aspirin regularly to prevent cardiovascular disease could have reduced likelihood of Covid-19 infection and shorter duration of disease
Low levels of essential fatty acids have been associated with mood imbalances and joint problems
Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 2, 2021
Obesity is so often associated with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dementia
The Agony of Shingles: How to Decrease the Risk
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 24, 2021
As always, the message is, choose prevention before hellish pain occurs
Eating Disorders Combine Secrecy and Compulsion
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 16, 2021
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses
Has Israel just found the cure for Covid?
By ISRAEL21c | February 11, 2021
Experimental Covid drug cures 30 out of 30 moderate to severe cases in Phase I clinical trial at Israeli hospital. Second new drug also shows promise
Why Doctors Must Think Like Sherlock Holmes
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | January 28, 2021
Like Sherlock Holmes, doctors need to be good detectives
What the world can learn about immunity from Israel’s vaccine rollout
By ISRAEL21c | January 27, 2021
Israel's extraordinary vaccination program has provided a wealth of information about the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and it's impact
Time to return our healthcare to our own doctors
By Barry Shaw | January 14, 2021
In the war against a deadly disease we must use every weapon in our arsenal. Effective early treatment to prevent the disease becoming deadly is one essential element in fighting that war