Infections

Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven

The epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak is in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, which borders Uganda.

A poster displaying Ebola emergency contact numbers is pinned to a tent at the Busunga border crossing between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bundibugyo, on May 18, 2026.
These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections

These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections – and they are not always what you though

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Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance

Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative.

Outbreak of contagious skin disease among naval officer cadets halts training, IDF confirms


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.

 CT scans reveal: The Vikings battled some serious headaches.

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.

 Shanghai, China, 2021.

October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions

FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.

 October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions.

AI vs. Superbugs: Researchers develop AI tool to to battle antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

 AMR occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines. Illustration.

Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli

So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.

 The E. coli bacteria. Blood destruction and kidney damage

Every second, someone is getting herpes. That's 42 million people a year

Nearly 850 million people worldwide carry herpes viruses, study reveals.

 Every second, someone is getting herpes.

Cranberries against urinary tract infections?

Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, but they have many other benefits. Everything you need to know about this fruit.

 Cranberries

First UK case of new clade 1b mpox variant detected in London

Patient returned from Africa; UKHSA says risk to public remains low as contact tracing begins.

 Mpox Virus. Image by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Popular product recall: Fault in production, do not consume

Beit Hashita warns against consuming canned olive cocktail products due to potential presence of olive pits from a production error. Contact company for credit voucher.

  Recall Olive Harozit, Beit Hashita

Israel's struggle against hospital-acquired infections

Israel's hospitals face significant challenges with hospital-acquired infections, but experts are implementing strategies to improve cleanliness and reduce infection rates. Let's find out how.

 An ambulance brings a patient to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.