The American National Institute of Health has awarded a $2.1 million dollar grant to researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in New York and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, for future research into the genetic origins and possible treatment of schizophrenia.

Ask an Israeli what image pops to mind when thinking of health and prosperity, and chances are it’s that of Eli Hurwitz, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical. Why, you may ask?

An Israeli research team finds a stem cell cure for macular degeneration.

O, the Oprah Magazine, has a remarkable article today about a unique group of women working together to lose weight. The 14 women, Israelis and Palestinians, meet in Jerusalem through Slim Peace Groups to help each other change their lives.

Life can be tough for people with Parkinson’s disease. It’s a degenerative condition characterized by tremors and impaired balance, among other symptoms. As reported by Haaretz and Israel21C, Israeli therapist and martial arts expert Alex Kerten has developed a method to help Parkinson’s patients live a better and more fulfilling life. You can learn about [...]

Photo:Israel Ministry of Tourism We couldn’t quite believe our good fortune when we saw this AP report. It appears that Osem and Strauss are both making inroads into the American market, making it that much easier to get your hands on some of this good stuff. We’re not sure if Adam Sandler contributed to the [...]

Photo: Getty Images In the aftermath of the horrific events that took place in Mumbai last week, specialists from Israel are helping local civilians put their lives back together. JPost reports that specialists from Tel Aviv will help train doctors in Mumbai to counsel sufferers of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and work with schools [...]

Photo: Getty Images A new study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that a Mediterranean diet, including wine, olive oil, fruit, and whole grain may be a more effective diet than the low-fat diets commonly prescribed. The study was conducted in Israel by researchers from Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva [...]

Photo: Getty Images If you’re going to dig into a steak (or other read meat) for dinner, Israeli scientists suggest you might want to have a glass of wine to go along. Apparently, in addition to all the other life-saving functions of red wine, it helps to prevent the formation of toxic chemicals that arise [...]

Israeli singer Nurit Galron left last week to join an aid mission in the Central African Republic. She will join actress Mia Farrow in visiting UNICEF headquarters, schools, and food centers, besides meeting with political leaders. The goal of Galron’s mission is to help Israelis become more aware of these global crises. Ynet gives you [...]