Health

US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure

The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.

World Health Organization (WHO) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.
A boy visiting the dentist

A doctor explains: Why are young people today showing up with problems we once saw at age 50?

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3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells


Doctors in Tehran report hundreds of eye injuries from gunshots during Iranian protests

“I saw what we call a ‘mass casualty’ situation in medicine. That is when your potential and facilities to provide services are less than the population of patients,” said an Iranian doctor.

Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

The winter spice that may help cope with depression

It won’t make your bad mood disappear – but it can ease it a little – and that’s a lot.

Tea with spices

Trying to get rid of dangerous belly fat? Don’t do these 4 things

Visceral fat is the deep fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines – and it is dangerous. Try to avoid these four unhealthy habits.

Belly fat

Studies show: The common spice plant that eliminates a nagging cough

New studies show that thyme not only relieves cough and phlegm, but also reduces inflammation, relaxes the airways, and helps the body overcome mild infections more quickly.

Thyme

Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake

Sleep changes with the seasons, especially in winter. Which bedding works best, why a cooler room improves sleep, and how daily routine affects rest.

A woman sleeping

PA President Mahmoud Abbas undergoes 'routine medical tests' in Ramallah hospital

After Abbas's medical tests were completed and he was released from the hospital, WAFA stated that the test results were "reassuring."

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

Dietitian recommends: What to eat when you haven’t had a bowel movement for several days

Constipation is more common than many admit, but foods like kiwi, prunes, and flaxseed, along with proper hydration and movement, can help restore healthy digestion.

Constipation is a very common condition, affecting about 20% of adults on a regular basis

New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger

These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.

An elderly couple

Rambam, Rabin, and Sheba: Health Ministry reveals Israel's top hospitals

The index examines staffing levels, patient experience, and clinical outcomes and serves as the basis for performance-based incentive grants to hospitals.

 Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.

THE NATURAL HABITAT of Cassiopea andromeda in the Gulf of Aqaba, Eilat.