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.

Flu or a common cold?
James Van Der Beek attends a premiere in Hollywood, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer

 Flu and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly

Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025

Flu or a common cold?

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


A deadly snail is threatening Florida residents' health. Here's how

In the 1960s, it took $1 million and 10 years to eradicate. In 2010, a second infestation took another decade and $23 million to eradicate. Now, the deadly snail is back.

 Giant African Snail (Achatina (Lissachatina) fulica Bowdich) photographed August 4, 2001 crossing concrete patio in Kāne'ohe, O'ahu, Hawai'i by Eric Guinther

Tips to build resilience when serious illness strikes the family

Here you'll find tips for supporting children – which by the way are also useful for grown-ups

 Mental Illness Study Chart

Why did Lodz Ghetto Jews hardly suffer chronic disease? Nazi records have hints

Nazi doctors’ records hint why Jews in the Lodz Ghetto 80 years ago hardly got cancer, heart attacks and diabetes.

 Dividing cancer cell

Israel prepares to face Hepatitis wave in children seen in Europe

Europe is facing a wave of Hepatitis in children, and Israel is preparing for the worst. There's only one problem: No one knows where it's coming from.

 Hepatitis A virus (HVA) causes acute inflammation of the liver and is the most common of all forms of viral hepatitis

Make-A-Wish announces their 1000 NFT's for 1000 4 wishes

The project combines the newest and most progressive technology of NFT's, with a great cause to help grant 1000 wishes to children with critical illness.

 Board Member Roy Nissany, Dvir Benedek- Chairman, Lior Helfon- board member, Neta Alchiister Ambassador of Make-A-Wish Israel, Denise Bar-Aharon Co-Chair and CEO

COVID-19 restrictions lowered death rates for other illnesses, says study

A Canadian study examined the impact face masks, social distancing and other mandated restrictions had on respiratory illnesses besides COVID-19.

 Cars line up at a drive-through COVID-19 testing center in Ganey Taaruha Tel Aviv, on January 3, 2022.

Study finds brain changes similarly to Alzheimer’s following COVID-19 infection

Many people don’t understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 and prefer to catch it and get it over with, yet a new small study gives the best reason to stay away from the virus.

Elderly man (illustrative)

This tumor in one man’s brain turned out to be something else entirely

The tumor found in this man's brain turned out to be something repulsive and completely different than expected.

 The brain

This man couldn’t sit or lie down. Then he had this first-of-its-kind surgery

Yonatan couldn’t sit or lie down until he met this doctor.

 Back pain

Recovering from COVID-19? This is your chance of being reinfected

What is reinfection? How easy is it to get reinfected? All your questions are answered here.

Test tube with Coronavirus label is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2020.