Disease

Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

Flu or a common cold?
 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says

HPV Test.

LEM laboratory of the Mor Institute Group announces its one-millionth HPV test

Flu or a common cold?

Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart


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.

Global diabetes prevalence doubles since 1990, surpassing 800 million adults

India leads with 212 million cases, accounting for over a quarter of the global total.

 212 million cases in India. Diabetes.

How many steps a day are needed to lower mortality? It’s not 10,000

The 10,000-step target has become a global benchmark for fitness trackers and health apps.

 10,000 steps. Is there a different number?

Early sugar restriction cuts adult diabetes risk by 35%, study finds

Researchers analyzed health data of 60,000 individuals born during UK sugar rationing after WWII.

 Boy with donuts.

New travel warning issued following Marburg outbreak

Although it is a relatively rare disease, the fact that it is highly deadly is concerning to health organizations worldwide.

Medical workers in protective suits treat patients suffering with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Rome, Italy

Sentence of Elad axe terrorists postponed due to scabies outbreak in prison

The postponement of the two terrorists' sentencing due to a scabies outbreak in the prison had reportedly occurred back in May as well.

 Suspects for the Elad ax terrorist attack,  20-year-old Tzabahi Abu Shakir (Left) and 19 year-old Assad al-Rafai (Right).

Pollution kills more than tobacco, malnutrition, can shorten life expectancy by two years - study

Study shows that exposure to air pollution can decrease average life expectancy by two years, and can have a long-lasting effect on public health and economic stability,

 People walk in front of India Gate on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, December 18, 2023.

Israeli baby diagnosed with meningitis, Health Ministry confirms

According to the epidemiological investigation, the infant had not been vaccinated against the bacterium as part of the routine vaccination schedule.

 A baby seen at a family health center ("Tipat chalav") on March 5, 2019.

Sudan's cholera crisis compounded by conflict, crowded camps

Sudan faces a worsening cholera outbreak amid conflict, displacing millions. UNHCR warns of rising cases in overcrowded camps with scarce medical supplies.

A UNHCR doctor discusses admission records and daily figures with a nurse in a hospital inside a refugee camp in Kassala State.

Bacteria crucial for tick reproduction offers new disease control strategies - study

A Hebrew University study reveals ticks rely on symbiotic bacteria for reproduction, offering new strategies to control tick-borne diseases.

 A BROWN DOG tick on a pencil.