Illness

Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead

All of those affected who are currently linked to the outbreak are young adults, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Students queuing for antibiotics outside a building at the University of Kent in Canterbury. Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital on March 17, 2026.
Flu or a common cold?

Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

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


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.

 Nine-year-old Oriyah gets to meet police officers and work as an officer for a day.

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