Cancer

Israel's oncology systems near 'breaking point' as patient numbers increase

Israel's cancer treatment systems continue to develop, but increasing patient numbers and a lack of manpower leave the industry at a breaking point.

Doctor Nir Cohen shows a patient an x-ray image on an Apple iPad at the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak
3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks


Study: This diet reduces the risk of diseases like cancer by a third

A vegetarian diet has been found to reduce chronic diseases, including cancer. But does this mean that every such diet is healthy? And what exactly should one eat to enjoy its benefits?

Kale and avocado salad

What is the best way to eat a tomato if you want to reduce the risk of cancer?

A large and comprehensive study proves the importance of tomatoes in preventing chronic diseases. And there are some important tips for eating them.

Tomato salad

Why media covers easy fixes and not real health crisis - opinion

When the news media promotes these ideas, just like it did to greatly reduce the rate of smoking, we will all 'add hours to your days, days to your years and years to your lives'

PEOPLE WALK in the center of Jerusalem. How many steps does one need per day in order to get health benefits?

'We were not aware Gazan woman had leukemia,' says BBC after claiming she died of malnutrition

In a statement on Monday, a BBC spokesperson acknowledged that the broadcaster was "not initially aware that Marah Abu Zuhri was being treated for leukemia."

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

How palliative care allows patients to live a life of love, sensitivity, and dignity

Palliative care is a branch of medicine intended for patients with terminal illnesses, from the moment of diagnosis until the end of life.

Palliative medicine. A respectful end to life

Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion

The Danish findings show that with widespread vaccination, we can push the deadliest HPV strains to the brink of extinction.

An illustrative image of the HPV vaccine.

Tel Aviv University Zvi Meitar Center for Advanced Legal Studies honors 11 new Ph.D.'s

Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann Faculty of Law Celebrates a New Generation of Legal Scholars Who Embody the Vision and Values of Zvi Meitar

Left to right: Prof. Yishai Blank; Ofra Meitar; Dafna Meitar-Nechmad; and Aviad Meitar.

More than a village; a lifeline - opinion

'During the six weeks I was hospitalized – and the months before and after – I needed Jody. And Jody needed the Village.'

Keep in mind this is no cliché, says the writer.

Israeli doctors perform life-saving surgery that allows pregnant woman to receive cancer treatment

An Israeli woman has become the sixth in the world to give birth to a healthy baby after undergoing surgery so that her colon cancer could be treated with radiotherapy.

Doctors at the gynecological oncology unit of Petah Tikva’s Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Branch.

Israeli-led breakthrough discovers way to boost immune system's cancer-fighting ability

This strategy is part of a growing trend in immunotherapy that focuses not just on guiding immune responses, but on upgrading the cells themselves — enhancing their efficiency from within.

 A 3D rendering of cancer cells (Illustrative).