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


Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors

Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.

A woman lifting a weight

The path to precision medicine runs through virtual patients - opinion

Virtual cells can teach us cellular biology. Virtual patients will teach us why therapies succeed or fail. Precision medicine will be won at that level.

An illustrative 3D images of human cells.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the best soup for strengthening the immune system

Winter is already here, and this is an excellent opportunity to talk about strengthening the body ahead of winter – and also to recommend one soup that will add important vitamins.

Pumpkin soup

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.

Wearing the same socks for several days in a row? The unusual warning from researchers

Even if you deny it, we still know it happens, but it turns out it can be truly dangerous – and disgusting.

If you knew what accumulates inside them after just one day, you probably wouldn’t even consider wearing them again

Why does children’s fever spike at night, and when should you go to the ER? A doctor explains

This is a period every parent fears: children return from daycare and kindergarten sick, with fevers rising mainly at night. A senior ER doctor explains when a hospital visit is necessary.

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Health Ministry tightens oversight as demand for sperm donations surges

Health Ministry updates sperm bank rules as demand rises and fewer people donate, capping families per donor at 12, tightening genetic screening, and new import standards to improve safe donations.

(Illustrative) Medically accurate illustration of human sperms.

Israel must leave World Health Organization, Knesset's new health committee chair says

MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s push to withdraw Israel from the WHO drew backlash from health leaders, who warned of risks to public health and international ties.

  The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023.

Which snack harms your gut most? Experts point to bagged potato chips

Ultra-processed bagged chips drive inflammation and disrupt the microbiome; experts recommend nuts, berries, legumes and live-culture yogurt instead.

A worker arranges potato chips inside the Bonilla a la Vista factory in Arteixo, near Coruna, Spain February 18, 2020. Picture taken February 18, 2020.

Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines

A new Bar-Ilan study finds parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined since Covid, raising concerns as measles cases rise in Israel and abroad.

JPost sits down with Professor Michael Edelstein.