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?

These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections
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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

 Gene therapy restores hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness. Illustration.

Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option


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.

Combating disease outbreaks in Israel: The vaccines your children need

What do the vaccines protect against, when are they administered, and how long does the immunity last?

The vaccine is given as part of the routine immunization schedule in a combination shot, and it provides protection for about ten years. (Illustrative).