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Women-led farm near Egyptian border

Posted on March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Mitzpe Kmehin in the Negev, operated by female national service volunteers from the HaShomer HaChadash organization. It establishes new agricultural communities and expands existing ones in the Negev, in Arad and in Ein Yahav. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-882976

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School to train prosthetists

Posted on March 29, 2026

Israel’s School of Prosthetics and Orthotics at ADI Negev rehabilitation village addresses a long-standing need for both patients and practitioners, who previously had to go abroad to train. Some 18,000 Israelis have lost limbs including 1,000 from military activities – … Continue reading →

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100 diverse faces

Posted on March 29, 2026

Professional photographer David Shlachter has launched his project, “Hinenu: Israel at 10 Million,” to capture 100 faces and tell their life stories. It tries to answer a question: “Who is Israel right now, at this moment?” He built a spreadsheet … Continue reading →

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Skin gene helps immune system

Posted on March 29, 2026

Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have discovered that the gene ZNF750, essential for forming healthy skin, also supports Langerhans immune skin cells that are the frontline defense against infection. The discovery aids research into skin diseases such as psoriasis and … Continue reading →

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Longevity is 50% genetic

Posted on March 29, 2026

Research by Weizmann Institute scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of the human lifespan, over twice previous estimates which should have ignored accidents, infections and other external reasons for death. The study opens doors to therapies targeting aging itself. https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/rethinking-longevity-genes-matter-more-we-thought … Continue reading →

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Is there a doctor on board

Posted on March 29, 2026

On a Lufthansa flight to Israel a 64-year-old passenger suffered a cardiac event. She was saved by two Israeli doctors, Dr. Mohammad Badarna, a senior endocrinologist at the Galilee Medical Center in Poriya, and his wife, family physician Dr. Miriam … Continue reading →

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Maimonides’ guide to healthy eating

Posted on March 29, 2026

King Solomon wrote “there is nothing new under the Sun”. In the 12th century, Rambam (Moses ben Maimon – a.k.a. Maimonides) wrote about a healthy diet. Follow his 10 rules and while you might not live to 120 (Rambam was … Continue reading →

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World record of kidney donors

Posted on March 29, 2026

2,000 kidney donors gathered at a Matnat Chaim (Gift of Life) event in Jerusalem, joined by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, to celebrate life, selflessness, and a world-record-setting achievement. And the Guinness Book of World Records reversed its previous decision of … Continue reading →

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Special lenses slow nearsightedness in children

Posted on March 29, 2026

A two-year Israeli clinical study at Assuta Medical Centers and Sheba Medical Center proved that specialized lenses significantly slowed worsening nearsightedness in children. The lenses used a peripheral defocus technology known as Myoslow. Young children benefited most. https://unitedwithisrael.org/specialized-lenses-can-slow-down-nearsightedness-in-children-israeli-study-shows/ https://www.visall-brillenglas.de/en/myoslow/

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Iranian cancer treatment to begin Israeli trials

Posted on March 29, 2026

Iranian Amir Heshmatpour, CEO of NeOnc Technologies, is to start trials of his brain cancer treatment at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky (Ichilov) hospital. Nasally-administered NeOnc bypasses the blood-brain barrier. Trials will include stage 3 and 4 patients. 24 patients are in … Continue reading →

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