Infections
These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections – and they are not always what you though
Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?
Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance
Outbreak of contagious skin disease among naval officer cadets halts training, IDF confirms
Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
More than 10 children in Israel have died from measles since the start of the year, and thousands have been infected.
Irish president Higgins hospitalized overnight with infection
The 84-year-old spent the night in St James's Hospital in Dublin by arrangement on Sunday, where he started a course of antibiotics.
Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades
CDC confirms the first human screwworm infection in decades after a Maryland case. Officials say the risk to the US public is very low.
Eight confirmed deaths in Florida after flesh-eating bacteria infects 13
Louisiana has also reported an outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, with 17 cases recorded in 2025.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
Miley Cyrus opens up about ICU stay and health scare
“My leg started to disintegrate,” Cyrus said, explaining she was temporarily in the ICU after contracting a “brutal infection”.
Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections
This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.
Woman nearly loses eyesight after inflammatory disease caused by tattoo
She was found to be suffering from a severe eye inflammation, the first manifestation of sarcoidosis, a rare multisystem inflammatory disease.
X-ray, CT scans reveal: Vikings battled some serious headaches, ear infections
Beyond battle deaths that may have led them to Valhalla, Vikings endured serious diseases, including osteoarthritis and dental problems, causing relentless pain.
New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Cases
In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases.
