Cancer
Rock musician Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, passes away 78
He was diagnosed with cancer in July and "succumbed to underlying lung issues" surrounded by loved ones, the statement said. It did not mention when or where he died.
TAU discovers breakthough mechanism for treating deadliest type of skin cancer
Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control
Sheba to inaugurate Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center
Drinking hot beverages can cause esophageal cancer
We all drink more coffee and tea in the colder season—and sometimes drink them when they are boiling hot. This can endanger your health and may even lead to esophageal cancer.
Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device
At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.
Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of JFK, dies following leukemia diagnosis
Her passing was announced in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.
Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors
Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.
Bone marrow bank founded by families of fallen soldiers saves first lives of cancer patients
The bone marrow bank opened by the families of fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz saved their first lives.
Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025
‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.
More than 1,500 runners join 'For The Heroines' run in support of women with breast cancer
All proceeds from the event will be transferred to the “Beit Shulamit” oncology system at Emek Medical Center, to fund complementary treatments and support for patients.
How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer
A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.
New remote program helps cancer patients overcome memory, focus hurdles
The program, known as CRAFT-G (Cognitive Retraining and Functional Treatment – Group version), was developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Experimental Regeneron therapy delivers full responses in aggressive blood cancer
B-cell counts were cleared completely after the first dose of the therapy, the company said in a presentation at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting.