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BGU’s BMI Study in New England Journal of Medicine

April 7, 2011

Tags: Medical Research

Study finds that teens with a slightly elevated body mass index (BMI) are at risk for obesity.

Olives: For Food, Biodiesel, Ethanol and Medicine

April 7, 2011

Tags: Alternative Energy

BGU researchers investigate using waste products from the production of olives as biofuel.

Breaking Barriers Through Water Research

April 7, 2011

Tags: Desert & Water Research

The Jerusalem Post -- BGU���s first Jordanian Ph.D. student discusses desalinization and a road to regional peace through science.

Adolescent Body Mass Index Can Predict Young Adulthood Diabetes ...

April 6, 2011

Tags: Medical Research, Press Releases

A New England Journal of Medicine Study following 37,000 teenagers for 17 years found that an elevated, yet normal range Body Mass Index (BMI) constitutes a substantial risk factor for obesity-related disorders in young adults (age 30-40). The research team included BGU Professors Iris Shai and Assaf Rudich as well as the Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps and Tel Hashomer Hospital.

Israel Growing on Ghanain Student

April 4, 2011

Tags: Desert & Water Research

The Jerusalem Post -- Ph.D. student is looking to take what she learns at BGU to improve farming standards back home in Africa.

Can a Country Get 90% of Its Power From Renewables?

April 4, 2011

Tags: Alternative Energy

BGU's David Faiman says it's possible for Israel with the right kind of solar energy storage.

Drivers Are As Good As Their Vision

April 4, 2011

Tags: Medical Research

AutoObserver -- BGU researchers find that diminished peripheral vision may contribute to pedestrian-related accidents among drivers over 65.

Rethinking Nuclear Power

March 25, 2011

Tags: Alternative Energy

BGU's National Solar Energy Center is helping Israel say no to nuclear power.

Egypt’s Changing Face and the Implications for Israel and the ...

March 23, 2011

Tags: Social Sciences & Humanities

Americans for Ben-Gurion University held a special live-from-Israel briefing for its leadership nationwide about Egypt's political crisis.

Bob Geldof to Be Awarded Honorary Doctorate at BGU

March 21, 2011

Tags: Uncategorized

Associated Press - BGU to honor Irish Singer and Social Activist at the 41st Annual Board of Governors Meeting.