Infections
Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic infection, Trump offers help
Early Russian reports wrote that Shipilova had contracted the pneumonia after breaking a vial of plague bacteria.
Nine-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Kinneret
Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli
So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.
Every second, someone is getting herpes. That's 42 million people a year
Nearly 850 million people worldwide carry herpes viruses, study reveals.
Cranberries against urinary tract infections?
Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, but they have many other benefits. Everything you need to know about this fruit.
First UK case of new clade 1b mpox variant detected in London
Patient returned from Africa; UKHSA says risk to public remains low as contact tracing begins.
Popular product recall: Fault in production, do not consume
Beit Hashita warns against consuming canned olive cocktail products due to potential presence of olive pits from a production error. Contact company for credit voucher.
Israel's struggle against hospital-acquired infections
Israel's hospitals face significant challenges with hospital-acquired infections, but experts are implementing strategies to improve cleanliness and reduce infection rates. Let's find out how.
Combating disease outbreaks in Israel: The vaccines your children need
What do the vaccines protect against, when are they administered, and how long does the immunity last?
21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend
The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.
Can this treatment fix my damaged lungs? - opinion
To address this new diagnosis, my hematologist strongly urged me to get “intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) replacement therapy.”
Masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, UK research shows
"Our research shows that there were changes in some risk factors around the time that the Omicron BA.2 variant became dominant,” said Prof. Paul Hunter of Norwich Medical School.
