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New stool test may make painful colonoscopies less necessary

Pesach Benson — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:46:56 +0000

Israeli scientists have developed a new way to monitor inflammatory bowel disease using a simple stool test, a breakthrough that could reduce the need for repeated colonoscopies for millions of patients worldwide, Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced. Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, affects an estimated 6 to 8 million people globally. The condition includes Crohn’s […]

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Israeli study suggests oral health begins in the womb

Pesach Benson — Sun, 03 May 2026 00:01:39 +0000

New Israeli research suggests mothers may shape their children’s oral health long before the first tooth appears, potentially offering new ways to prevent gum disease by influencing early immune development. Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that maternal antibodies do more than protect newborns in early life; they help program long-term immune responses […]

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Parental burnout drives children’s wartime distress, study finds

TPS-IL — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:16:14 +0000

As Israel mobilised 100,000 reservists amid war with Iran and Lebanon, new research suggests the most vulnerable front may be inside the home. A Hebrew University of Jerusalem study released on Monday found that children’s behavioural difficulties during wartime are closely linked to parental burnout experienced by the remaining caregiver. “We discovered that what matters […]

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Hebrew University launches pioneering academic centre for addiction and mental health

Danae Marx — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:14:28 +0000

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched the Israel Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), a landmark initiative established in response to the escalating mental-health and addiction crisis in Israel and around the world. Founded in collaboration with the Israel Centre on Addiction (ICA), the centre aims to become a leading hub for research, […]

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When helping hurts: Study finds humanitarian aid without political change can undermine peace efforts

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:55:28 +0000

New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that humanitarian efforts aimed at improving daily life in conflict zones can backfire when they are not matched with meaningful political reform, raising fresh questions about a long-held belief in peace-building. The study, published in Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, found that members […]

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Israeli study finds parental emotional support protects children during war, even when parents suffer trauma

Rob Klein — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:47:05 +0000

A new Israeli study conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and the ongoing conflict has revealed that emotional support from parents plays a decisive role in protecting children’s mental health during war, even when those parents are struggling with trauma themselves. The research highlights how empathy, open communication, and validation of […]

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Sharri Markson to receive Scopus Award at Hebrew University centenary celebration

Rob Klein — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:34:42 +0000

Renowned journalist Sharri Markson will make history next week as the first Australian to receive the prestigious Scopus Award, the highest honour bestowed by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The award will be presented at a special celebration in Sydney on Sunday, 3 August, as part of a national tour marking the university’s centenary. Markson is […]

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New Israeli tool can predict a person’s age from a speck of DNA

Pesach Benson — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:55:05 +0000

Israeli scientists have developed a remarkably accurate method to determine a person’s age from just a tiny DNA sample, offering new insight into how time is biologically recorded in a person’s cells, Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced on Tuesday. The breakthrough uses artificial intelligence to analyse changes in DNA at single-molecule resolution, achieving precision that […]

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Hebrew University Medical students operate “Hospital for Bears” in memory of fallen classmates

Danae Marx — Wed, 14 May 2025 05:52:38 +0000

Students at the Hebrew University’s Faculty of Medicine have held a special event called Hospital for Bears, dedicated to the memory of two of their classmates. Faculty students Carmel Gat and Eyal Berkowitz both lost their lives following the Oct 7 attack. Carmel was murdered in Hamas captivity, and Eyal fell in battle in Gaza. […]

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Scientists triple survival rates in severe blood loss breakthrough

Pesach Benson — Mon, 05 May 2025 01:09:48 +0000

A groundbreaking discovery could dramatically change the way severe blood loss is treated in emergencies, Israeli scientists announced on Monday. By activating a specific protein shortly after bleeding begins, the team not only tripled survival rates but also showed, for the first time, that it is possible to preserve vital organ function at the cellular […]

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