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Israel Prize-winner develops technique to monitor hospital patients' vitals from afar

“It’s an incredibly moving and humbling experience to be part of such a distinguished group of individuals," Prof Yonina Eldar said.

 The sprawling Tzafon Medical Center campus.

Tzafon Medical Center: An anchor for healthcare in the North

An interview with Dr. Noam Yehudai, director of Tzafon Medical Center,

Fifty years of impact: BGU’s Faculty of Health Sciences sets the standard

Today, the faculty boasts 3,000 enrolled students – 30% of them studying for graduate degrees and conducting research in the various departments and programs. 

Why health experts want you to reconsider that post-sex cigarette

It doesn’t just happen in old movies, smokers often light up a cigarette after sexual activity. This behavior stems can carry some significant health risks...

Israeli company presents revolutionary study on dog's cancer-sniffing capabilities

The part of the canine brain dedicated to smell is 40 times larger than in people - allowing them to detect tiny chemical changes in breath samples, such as those caused by developing tumors.

New study finds kissing after gluten consumption is safe for people with celiac disease

Drinking water before kissing reduces gluten transfer to safe levels, researchers say.

What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought

Love, wealth, mindfulness—or something else entirely? Researcher claims happiness is personal, and so should be the solutions.

Study finds regular coffee consumption reduces risk of frailty in older adults

Researchers suggest antioxidants in coffee may help reduce inflammation and prevent muscle damage in the elderly.

‘I have never argued with anyone’: Ethel Caterham becomes world's oldest person

Caterham, who lives in Surrey, attributes her longevity to 'never arguing with anyone' and 'doing what I want'.

Israeli breakthrough identifies key defective gene in common heart disease

This discovery is predicted to transform genetic screening and treatment protocols for patients worldwide.

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