August 3, 2022, 9:41 am Future drug therapy may prevent age-related diseases Molecules that cause a constant renewal of cell vitality could treat or prevent diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. By Abigail Klein Leichman
June 22, 2021, 9:28 am Unhappy marriages are fatal – for men, at least Analysis of 32-year study of 10,000 Israeli men finds dissatisfaction in marriage is a predictor of stroke and premature death as much as smoking. By Abigail Klein Leichman
June 14, 2021, 11:50 am Health monitors coming to a loo near you OutSense’s US pilot to run in conjunction with a healthcare enterprise with almost 100 facilities. By Naama Barak
June 1, 2021, 7:26 am This protein boosts mice life expectancy by an average 30% An overexpression of SIRT6 increases longevity in engineered mice and enables them to stay vigorous without becoming frail. By Abigail Klein Leichman
March 26, 2021, 9:02 am Scientists discover high background radiation cuts cancer risk Study of entire US population by Israeli researchers yields surprising findings regarding radiation and cancer, challenging current paradigms. By Abigail Klein Leichman
June 3, 2020, 8:48 am Researchers can extend the lifespan of mice: Are WE next? Scientists from Israel and Kiev induce long-term decrease in metabolic rate and body temperature of warm-blooded animals for the first time. By Abigail Klein Leichman
April 1, 2018, 8:06 am The secrets of Israelis’ long, satisfying lives National Geographic Travel reveals the likely reasons why Israel ranks 5th for healthy longevity as cited in the UN World Happiness Report 2018. By ISRAEL21c Staff
July 25, 2017, 9:04 am Mutation explains why some men live to 100 Israeli study suggests that making a slight change in the specific piece of DNA could possibly make people live longer. By Abigail Klein Leichman
May 28, 2017, 9:00 am Promising new approach for treating age-related diseases Israeli scientist finds effective ways of eliminating senescent cells that contribute to conditions such as Alzheimer’s and atherosclerosis. By ISRAEL21c Staff
February 8, 2016, 10:04 am Israeli Holocaust survivor could be world’s oldest man Historians are working overtime to get Guinness World Records confirmation that Haifa's Yisrael Kristal, 112, is the oldest man alive today. By Viva Sarah Press
November 24, 2014, 8:07 am No sex please… we want to live longer Tel Aviv University study finds a slow pace of life is the secret to longevity of reptiles. By Viva Sarah Press
September 8, 2014, 6:56 am R&D for the elderly Ministry of Science announces a grant program for Israeli researchers focusing on scientific and technological innovations for the aging population. By Abigail Klein Leichman
May 1, 2013, 3:10 am Israelis excel in finding keys to long life The field of biogerontology has roots in Israel, and recently world experts gathered here to compare their latest exciting findings. By Abigail Klein Leichman