Disease
Shingles: No longer just a disease of the elderly
If until a few years ago we tended to think that shingles was a disease of the elderly, cases like those of Adi Himmelbloy and Bar Zomer clarify that everyone is at risk, at any age.
The flu is gone, but the danger is not: The viruses hitting Israel now
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs
In a world first, Brazil approves chikungunya vaccine
The country is considered the epicenter of the disease in the Americas, with epidemics reported over the years.
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Harry Potter actor rushed to hospital with life-threatening illness
Nick Moran had emergency spinal surgery due to neck pain.
Three more perish of same rare disease that killed wife of Gene Hackman
Hantavirus is a rare disease in the US, with most cases concentrated in the western states of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
WHO's Hans Kluge warns: Tuberculosis surge in Europe is a choice, not destiny
Global achievement: AISAP named a top innovative start-up for 2025
AISAP, an Israeli medical start-up, was named a top 2025 innovator by Fast Company, ranking 4th in healthcare for its AI tech in heart disease diagnosis.
Harvard study finds replacing butter with plant oils reduces mortality risk by up to 19%
A new long-term study conducted by Harvard University revealed a link between high butter consumption and increased mortality risk.
The impact of food on health: Changes need to be made for people to live healthier lives - opinion
The evening before writing this article, I went to the synagogue for evening prayers and saw someone I hadn’t seen for a long time. I had heard that he had a heart attack, and he confirmed that.
Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik dies at 22 after battle with rare genetic disease
His father, Prince Robert, described his son as a "superhero," praising his resilience and determination.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, suffered from advanced Alzheimer's, autopsy shows
Gene Hackman died of heart disease days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, succumbed to a rare virus spread by mice, autopsy finds.
