Cancer

Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device

At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.

 Dividing cancer cell
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, speaks at the 2023 Profile in Courage Award ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 29, 2023.

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of JFK, dies following leukemia diagnosis

A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system

A woman lifting a weight

Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors


Bone marrow bank founded by families of fallen soldiers saves first lives of cancer patients

The bone marrow bank opened by the families of fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz saved their first lives.

Fallen soldiers, Captain Daniel Peretz, Major Aryeh Ziering, and Sergeant. Major (Res.) David Schwartz.

Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025

‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.

PROF. YIFAT MERBL. Just last year, she received the Rappaport Prize for Biomedical Research in the Promising Researcher category, which is given to scientists for groundbreaking or innovative research that has the potential to advance the health of mankind

More than 1,500 runners join 'For The Heroines' run in support of women with breast cancer

All proceeds from the event will be transferred to the “Beit Shulamit” oncology system at Emek Medical Center, to fund complementary treatments and support for patients.

A record number of runners, 1,629, joined the For The Heroines run on Friday morning in support of women with breast cancer.

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

New remote program helps cancer patients overcome memory, focus hurdles

The program, known as CRAFT-G (Cognitive Retraining and Functional Treatment – Group version), was developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

CENTRAL TO Israel’s push is its effort to influence the rapidly expanding ecosystem of AI-powered chatbots.

Experimental Regeneron therapy delivers full responses in aggressive blood cancer

B-cell counts were cleared completely after the first dose of the therapy, the company said in a presentation at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting.


Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers

International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day is marked each year on December 5 in more than 50 countries and the day’s theme, “Together We Can,” is more than a slogan

Shir with his mother

Research reveals: Five daily habits that may harm the pancreas

Experts warn: Alcohol, smoking, poor diet, and lack of physical activity burden one of the body’s most important organs.

Don't ignore the pain

Why do people get cancer – and how can you minimize the risk of getting sick?

Understanding how cancer develops, preventing chronic inflammation, supporting the mitochondria, and adjusting lifestyle habits – all help reduce risks and strengthen the body’s natural defenses.

This is how you can reduce risks and strengthen the body’s natural defense systems

Oral cancer cases rise in Israel as HPV, smoking, alcohol consumption take effect

Oral cancer is considered one of the less-discussed malignancies, even though its incidence continues to rise steadily in Israel and worldwide.

An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing

New drug combo nearly doubles survival for BRAF-mutated lung cancer patients, trial shows

First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.

A woman works on a lung cancer vaccine on October 1, 2023 at the Ose Immunotherapeutics laboratory in Nantes.