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Technology & Health First MDAthon in Israel: 'Start-up to save lives'New life-saving technologies developed at special gathering of medical volunteers and professionals. Smartphones for kids? Not that smart after all…In the US, every second child is exposed to pornography by the age of 8. Does anyone care? Soon: Israeli spacecraft to land on the moonIsraeli space agency partners with NASA to launch Israeli-made craft to the moon in the coming months. Israeli medical cannabis companies in joint clinical ADHD trialsYom Chai and Kaneh-B to co-found development and clinical validation of range of cannabis-based ADHD products. NASA signs deal with Israel Space Agency for lunar missionNASA, SpaceIL, sign agreement for mission allowing Israel to become fourth country to land on moon. EU investigates cyberattack on FacebookIrish Data Protection Commissioner launches investigation into massive cyberattack on Faceook that was disclosed last week. EMT saves a life - the day after finishing training'I always heard about stories like this from other medics, but I did not think that I would have such an experience so soon.' Health workers rescue babies locked in hot carTwo health workers at Ha'emek hospital in Afula help mother frantically trying to open car in which her babies are trapped in heavy heat. How hackers could use smart home devices to spy on youSmart devices are supposed to increase convenience and security, but could be making your home, family, and data vulnerable. Israeli digital glasses offer hope of sight for vision-impairedRevolutionary digital eyewear under development in Israel projects images only onto healthy parts of eyes with retinal damage. Facebook discovers security breachFacebook announces it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts. Tzfat: Screw removed from baby's throat8-month-old baby rushed to hospital with shortness of breath, coughing blood. Medical staff identify a metal screw deep in her throat. New study shows religious upbringing linked to happinessNew study shows religious upbringing raises life satisfaction, lowers risk of substance abuse and STDs. This is the most germ-filled surface in an airportNew research reveals the most germ-infested area of an airport - and it isn't the bathroom. UCLA’s Michael Grunstein wins Lasker award for study of histonesSon of Holocaust survivors wins $250,000 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Science Award for research into DNA. Celebrating Chol Hamoed in J'lem with unique annual concertUnited Hatzalah: 'We’re bringing in some of the most popular singers in Jewish music, and we’ve been doing that for almost two decades.' Will you be using sugar in 2023?These Israeli startups want to replace your sugar with high-tech alternatives. Rabbi: Anorexics must eat on Yom KippurDoctor and rabbi at Schneider Hospital says anorexic patients need to eat on Yom Kippur, even if they are in advanced stages of treatment. Live: Apple reveals new iPhoneWatch the Apple Special Event 2018 countdown - live. Israeli dronemaker facing charges over alleged Armenia bombingEmployees of drone manufacturer Aeronautics to face charges over allegedly demonstrating weaponry on Armenian soldiers at Azeri request, "Visit" your hotel room before bookingNew Israeli technology will allow customers to visit virtual reality hotel and apartment rooms before buying or ordering. Alligator gets new 3D printed prosthetic tailExperts say tail of alligator probably bitten off by another gator, leaving him at quite a disadvantage. Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health. For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reachHebrew University drug trials show 50% cure rate in lab mice. Accounts with ties to Iran removed from YouTubeGoogle deletes 58 accounts with ties to Iran on YouTube and other sites. The growth of specialist financeOver the last 10 years, there has been a noticeable increase in the role of specialist lending in the UK. What's the connection between Bluetooth and Vikings?And how is this all connected with blue teeth and toothbrushing? Health Ministry: Leptospirosis isn't contagiousLeptospirosis transfers only via animals, not people, Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov says. Health Ministry: Number of leptospirosis cases rises to 42Health Ministry says rising number of leptospirosis cases under control, calls on relevant office to work together. Health Ministry to examine mandatory vaccination policyDep. Health Minister Litzman asks Health Ministry Director-General to examine possibility of making daycare conditional on vaccination. Near-drowning victims at higher risk of kidney injuryRambam Hospital physicians discover causes of kidney injury in near-drowning victims. Water company shuts tap due to suspicious test resultWater company says business as usual after closing tap due to abnormal test result. Hackers use fax machines to infiltrate networkCheck Point researchers explain how hackers can use an organization's fax machine to hack its computers. Will NASA's probe reach the sun?NASA sends probe on a seven-year journey towards the sun. Warning: Hamas app targeting IsraelisHamas disseminating spyware in order to take control of Israeli cell phones and spy on them, warns Israeli company. Hospitals on verge of collapse, patients in dangerNazereth Scottish Hospital Director: 'I hope Minister Litzman and Minister Kahlon will solve problem; Tired of existing only from donations' FakesApp: A Vulnerability in WhatsAppCheck Point Research discovers weaknesses allowing attackers to commandeer communications in world's leading messaging application. 'It's the blackest summer I can remember'Pediatric doctor from Tel Aviv hospital begs parents to watch their children. 'I'm the one who unplugs the machine and holds your hand.' Is the push for surrogacy rights a humanitarian cause?A study conducted by Dr. Etty Samma revealed that many who start the surrogacy process do not finish up until birth. The secret to a healthy lifestyleEric Pesach Harbor, food consultant: 'The secret to a healthy lifestyle was written hundreds of years ago.' Amazon removes items with Nazi symbolsAmazon removes items with Nazi or white supremacist symbols after criticism from advocacy groups. Haredi refusal to vaccinate caused measles outbreakMedical report says 100% of measles cases were haredi Jews, 12 of them babies. Amnesty International: Employee targeted by Israeli spywareAmnesty International says one of its employees was targeted with Israeli-made surveillance software.Study: Cannabis oil 80% successful in helping autistic childrenIsraeli research shows CBD has 80% success rate in reducing problematic behavior among children with autism spectrum disorders. Netherlands: Eleven babies die in failed trialDutch hospital quits clinical trial after babies whose mothers took generic Viagra died. Life on Mars? Large body of liquid water found on Red PlanetScientists announce discovery of 12 mile wide underground lake of liquid water on Mars, say other bodies of water possible. Doctors demand Finance Minister raise tax on rolling tobaccoDoctors, nurses, sign letter demanding Finance Minister Kahlon equate taxes on rolling tobacco with those of regular cigarettes.Zuckerberg's sister weighs in on Holocaust denialRandi Zuckerberg denounces Holocaust deniers but appears to agree with her brother on not deleting their posts. Zuckerberg says Facebook won't remove Holocaust denialFacebook founder denounces Holocaust denial as offensive, but doesn't believe such posts should be taken down. EU fines Google record $5 billionGoogle faces record fine for violating EU anti-trust laws in requirements forced on Android phone producers. Koreans like Talmud?Israeli student surprised to discover South Koreans' affinity for Talmud, creating website to present Talmud to them in interactive format. Best Ingredients for Success in Today’s Global EconomyCollege of Law and Business in Ramat Gan offers a bilingual law program and a business program taught fully in English. Passengers enjoy World Cup on El Al with new WiFi serviceThe program is in the advanced stage of its pilot phase. For the test phase, the system has being installed on 15 El Al planes. NASA could send another Israeli astronaut into space, says chiefNew NASA chief visits Jerusalem, says agency could send another Israeli into space, 15 years after Ilan Ramon died on space shuttle mission. New four-legged volunteer in United Hatzalah psychotrauma unit'Toffy' passes extensive training to become certified therapy dog and help those suffering psychological stress in Israel's north. Israeli lunar landing planned for 2019'We will plant Israeli flag on the moon.' Unmanned Israeli spacecraft to launch for lunar landing mission in December 2018. New study looks to create more effective cancer detectionIsraeli company works with Bar-Ilan University to develop innovative method for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. |
