disease

Did the war with Hamas cause more mosquitos to plague Israel?

As winter arrives, mosquitoes continue to plague Israelis, possibly due to the war with Hamas in the South. Discover why this happens and learn how to deal with mosquito bites effectively.

By DR. SIVAN MERCER/WALLA!
07/11/2023

Monkeypox virus mutating, posing new threats to public health – study

The monkeypox virus was once only spreadable from rats to humans but, with prolonged exposure to the human immune system, new strains have become more viral than ever before

‘Silent Angels’: An Israeli NGO highlights Rett Syndrome

The Israel Rett Syndrome Association makes a world of difference in the lives of the Israeli families who have a loved one diagnosed with the condition.

04/10/2023

Toxic proteins leads to sporadic type of Alzheimer's, Israeli study finds

Scientists have been able to identify the long-term effects of protein buildup.

Deadly parasite can spread this rare disease in our non-immune cells

If left untreated, 95% of cases of this parasitic disease can be fatal.

Man and dog: could research of shared disease help both species?

Insights gained from studying dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs may be able to further our potential to treat the same disease in humans.

Danish researchers take another big step toward HIV cure

Specific monoclonal antibodies suppressed the virus for months after the AIDS ‘cocktail’ of drugs was stopped.

Ice cream cone (illustrative)

Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain recalls all of its frozen desserts due to listeria fears

The recall also applies to Ice Cream House frozen products sold in grocery stores.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
01/09/2023

Doctors save woman from dying of rare deadly skin-peeling disease

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare and life-threatening genetic condition that causes the skin to peel off. When a woman in Ofakim was diagnosed, doctors at Soroka were able to save her.

Who is in charge of our health? - opinion

There are entire industries aimed at exerting control over how we perceive what is healthy and what isn’t.

By ALAN FREISHTAT
24/08/2023
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