Blood

Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases

The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.

A saliva based genetic test at Mor Institute.
Nosebleed

Nosebleed: The big mistake you're making that can lead to choking

Magen David Adom vehicles.

MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls

Yair Lifshitz

Adding Light Through Giving Blood


Would-be blood donors at Tel Aviv hospital today must register first

Those who want to donate blood in the Dan Region must register and make an appointment, and must meet certain health criteria.

 An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man donates blood as part of a blood-drive following a mass-rampage by armed Palestinian infiltrators into Israel, in Jerusalem October 9, 2023.

Students at Tel Aviv University will donate blood to the MDA's blood services


Israel at war: Thousands respond to MDA's blood drive

MDA requested those interested in donating blood to refrain from doing so until further notice, excluding those with type O blood.

 Hundreds flock Ichilov in order to donate blood on Saturday

Five medicines you shouldn't mix with coffee

Discover how coffee affects the absorption and side effects of common drugs.


GlucoBerry Reviews: Best Blood Sugar Supplement or False Hype?

Discover GlucoBerry: Natural Blood Sugar Support. Read Reviews and Learn How This Supplement Can Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels Safely and Effectively

GlucoBerry Reviews

MDA organizes emergency blood drive after violent protests

Magen David Adom said it treated 114 people, including 30 police officers, after a violent clash outside the Eritrean Embassy.

 Eritrean asylum seekers who oppose the regime in Eritrea and pro regime activists clash with Israeli police in south Tel Aviv, September 2, 2023.

Dracula inspiration Vlad the Impaler cried tears of blood - study

Proteins found on letters written by Vlad indicate that he had hemolacria which causes blood to be present in tears.

 Vlad the Impaler.

Doctor's warning: Breakfast habits caused weight gain

Professor Tim Spector revealed the secret to losing weight through breakfast after he noticed that his breakfast, considered healthy by many, resulted in him gaining 10 kilograms.


One child's unexplained symptoms uncovered the origin of rare blood disease - study

Germline hemizygous loss-of-function mutations of the DOCK11 gen were, for the first time, shown to cause an inborn error of blood cellular component formation and immunity

 Scanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor.

Jewish haredi community are 'bloodsuckers,' Israeli TV presenter says

Gutman: "I would like to apologize from the bottom of my heart if I offended an entire sector of people."

 Israeli model and TV-host Galit Gutman hosts the  "Israel Calling" concert, on Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on April 10, 2018, where 25 of the 2018 Eurovision entrants of that year performed live earlier that night.