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