Cancer

Prostate cancer: The treatment that identifies cancer cells and destroys them from within

Ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the most common cancer among men, here is everything about the new treatment already in use in Israel that brings hope to patients.

Studies have shown that it not only prolongs patients’ lives but also eases disease symptoms and improves the quality of life for patients with advanced prostate cancer
Rahamim on the Journey

Documentary: The motorcycle journey that helped me beat cancer

PhD student, Nir Livnat, works at the laboratory on models of an early-stage human embryo, created by Israeli scientists without using an egg, sperm or womb, offering a glimpse into the first weeks of embryonic development, in a laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel

Scientists discover potential way to combat deadly weight loss in cancer patients

UNCERTAINTY PARADOX: Is there a way out?

Actually, I did die: Living with survivor's uncertainty - opinion


Biden had surgery to remove cancerous cells, NBC News reports

The procedure, known as Mohs surgery, is commonly used to treat the most common forms of skin cancer.

(Illustrative) Former US President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, US, September 5, 2024.

Gordon Ramsay undergoes procedure after skin cancer diagnosis

The famous TV chef told fans to remember their sun cream.

British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walks on the paddock during the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

Study: This diet reduces the risk of diseases like cancer by a third

A vegetarian diet has been found to reduce chronic diseases, including cancer. But does this mean that every such diet is healthy? And what exactly should one eat to enjoy its benefits?

Kale and avocado salad

What is the best way to eat a tomato if you want to reduce the risk of cancer?

A large and comprehensive study proves the importance of tomatoes in preventing chronic diseases. And there are some important tips for eating them.

Tomato salad

Why media covers easy fixes and not real health crisis - opinion

When the news media promotes these ideas, just like it did to greatly reduce the rate of smoking, we will all 'add hours to your days, days to your years and years to your lives'

PEOPLE WALK in the center of Jerusalem. How many steps does one need per day in order to get health benefits?

'We were not aware Gazan woman had leukemia,' says BBC after claiming she died of malnutrition

In a statement on Monday, a BBC spokesperson acknowledged that the broadcaster was "not initially aware that Marah Abu Zuhri was being treated for leukemia."

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

How palliative care allows patients to live a life of love, sensitivity, and dignity

Palliative care is a branch of medicine intended for patients with terminal illnesses, from the moment of diagnosis until the end of life.

Palliative medicine. A respectful end to life

Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion

The Danish findings show that with widespread vaccination, we can push the deadliest HPV strains to the brink of extinction.

An illustrative image of the HPV vaccine.

Tel Aviv University Zvi Meitar Center for Advanced Legal Studies honors 11 new Ph.D.'s

Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann Faculty of Law Celebrates a New Generation of Legal Scholars Who Embody the Vision and Values of Zvi Meitar

Left to right: Prof. Yishai Blank; Ofra Meitar; Dafna Meitar-Nechmad; and Aviad Meitar.

More than a village; a lifeline - opinion

'During the six weeks I was hospitalized – and the months before and after – I needed Jody. And Jody needed the Village.'

Keep in mind this is no cliché, says the writer.

Israeli doctors perform life-saving surgery that allows pregnant woman to receive cancer treatment

An Israeli woman has become the sixth in the world to give birth to a healthy baby after undergoing surgery so that her colon cancer could be treated with radiotherapy.

Doctors at the gynecological oncology unit of Petah Tikva’s Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Branch.