Disease

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs

In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.

Illustration: Smoking cannabis
PROF. HAGAI LEVINE

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

Oren Nahari

Oren Nahari revealed he has ALS: This is the drug given in Israel as compassionate treatment

"Arthro MD+ aims to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility naturally."

Arthro MD+ Reviews: Don’t get pain relief cream till you’ve read this!


Heightened alert: Vets fear rabies entering Israel via animals from Lebanon, Syria

"Due to the war in the north, the borders have opened, allowing free movement of animals—jackals, foxes, and dogs."

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

70 years after her death: Frida Kahlo's mysterious symptoms diagnosed by neurologists

Seventy years posthumously, Frida Kahlo was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, explaining her lifelong chronic pain.

 On the eve of Día de los Muertos, people gather at Frida Kahlo's vibrant Ofrenda in Jardín Plaza Hidalgo, Coyoacán, celebrating Mexican heritage and culture.

New study reveals dark microglia's role in Alzheimer's disease, paving way for treatments

Blocking stress response in microglia reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, researchers report.

 Microglia and neurons.

Syphilis Origin: New evidence links syphilis to the Americas, spreading to Europe post-Columbus

A new study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas and spread globally through European colonization.

 Thank you, Columbus! Study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas. Replica of the Santa Maria inside the West Edmonton Mall.

Moderate wine consumption cuts heart disease risk by 50%, study finds

Researchers caution that the benefits were only observed in high-risk older adults on a Mediterranean diet.

 Risk reduction of 50% that is significantly higher than what some medications, such as statins, can achieve.

These two occupations can shield you from Alzheimer's, new study suggests

Analyzing nearly nine million death certificates from 2020 to 2022, researchers linked occupational data across 443 professions with Alzheimer's disease as a cause of death.

 These two occupations can shield you from Alzheimer's, new study suggests.

WHO links mysterious 'Disease X' in DRC to malaria after tests

WHO emphasizes the illness is an 'undiagnosed disease' rather than an unknown one.

 Bukavu, Congo, January, 2024. View of the old town from Lake Kivu.

Swedish study finds sugary drinks increase cardiovascular disease risk more than sweet treats

Consuming more than 8 sugary drinks a week associated with 19 percent higher risk of ischemic stroke.

 Sugary drinks.

Mystery 'Disease X' kills at least 143 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO investigates

The disease primarily affects young people aged 15 to 18, putting the government on 'maximum alert'.

 Bukavu city in the DRC.

WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly  

In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.