Yaron Carni, Contributor

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By Gamifying Hand Washing, Soapy Might Just Save Civilization

Some 2.4 billion people, roughly one third of the world’s population, gets sick as a result of improperly washing their hands.

Israel’s ‘Uber For First Responders’ Goes Global

Average ambulance response times in Israel and the U.S. often exceed 10 minutes, depending on population density. Hatzalah’s volunteer medics average less than 3 minutes. In large cities, their average response time is 90 seconds.

Can AI Help Doctors Treat Depression? These Startups Think So

To tackle depression and anxiety, startups are coming out with a range of AI-based tools designed to help psychiatrists and family doctors optimize care sooner.