Disease
Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics
By detecting subtle structural differences in volatile compounds, the sensors could power non-invasive breath tests for diseases such as lung cancer or diabetes.
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
Without medication: This is how to strengthen the body for winter and prevent illness
A doctor explains: What is most important to do when the whole family is sick at the same time?
Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy
Nearly 700,000 Israelis have diabetes, the fourth leading cause of death, but proper nutrition, medicinal plants, and a holistic approach can help balance blood sugar and improve metabolic health.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.
Daily coffee cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence risk by 39%, JAMA study finds
In the six-month DECAF randomized trial, 47 percent of coffee drinkers experienced recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter versus 64 percent among those who avoided caffeine.
Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives
The study analyzed adults 20+ from 204 countries (1990–2023), making it the most comprehensive research on the global health burden of chronic kidney disease.
New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019
Chikungunya is a viral disease that causes fever, intense joint pain, headache, muscle aches, rashes, nausea, and fatigue, per the World Health Organization.
British Dietetic Association recommends kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water for chronic constipation
Chronic constipation affects 20% of Americans, causing 2.5M doctor visits yearly, prompting analysis of 75 trials for evidence-based dietary advice.
Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone
Six children in total have died since the outbreak began, with the Health Ministry pushing a vaccination campaign to contain the disease.
Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons
Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.
Big news: A success that could serve as a model for rare disease treatment
European approval granted for Imbruvica in first-line MCL treatment | Young patients can now avoid the difficult autologous stem cell transplant process.
Enablers, accomplices, and America’s unhealth: How RFK Jr. makes the US sick - opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could become America’s greatest mass killer as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the senators who confirmed him are his accomplices.
