Illness
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.
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025
Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart
Do viruses always become less deadly over time?
The textbook example of a virus which became less deadly in order to survive may have recently become more severe again.
This cryonics facility in Arizona is preserving bodies to revive later
At Alcor Life Extension Foundation, the bodies and heads of 199 humans who opted to be cryopreserved in hopes of being revived in the future are stored inside tanks with liquid nitrogen.
Loneliness associated with double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A growing body of evidence links an individual's risk of developing T2D with psychological stress.
John Cena holds world record for most wishes granted with Make-A-Wish
John Cena has been the most requested celebrity within the foundation. He is the first celebrity to have granted over 200 wishes in the foundation's 42-year history.
Israeli child receives excess vaccine dosage
The student in question received an excess dose of their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and a polio vaccine in place of their HPV vaccine.
Medieval manuscripts detail bizarre remedies for grisly ailments
Most of the manuscripts, which contain some 8,000 recipes, date to the 14th or 15th centuries. One manuscript is over 1,000 years old.
Jamming to your favorite tunes? It could work as a painkiller - study
Music is becoming more widely recognized as a pain management tool, but scientists still question which aspect of the music is driving the pain-killing benefits.
Arrivals from Ukraine, Russia increase number of hepatitis C carriers - Health Ministry
These carriers must be tested, diagnosed and treated, the ministry said.
Make-A-Wish, Disney partner to help kids in Israel
The "MickyWish" bracelet, made with the specific intent of raising money for children being cared for by Make-A-Wish, is being sold online and at “Terminal X” shops across Israel for about NIS 20.
Young girl with illness gets to live fantasy of being police officer for a day
Nine-year-old Oriyah got to live her dream of being a police officer for a day, during which she wore a uniform, rode around in a cop car and met all kinds of members of Israel Police's many units.
