Disease
'Starving' Gazan teen in viral photo actually suffering from genetic disease, COGAT says
COGAT's post follows The New York Times amending its article that detailed starvation in Gaza on Tuesday to include that a similar child, who had a pre-existing medical condition.
Measles outbreak reported in Israel, Health Ministry pushes parents to vaccinate
1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression
Breakthrough fertility technique prevents diseases by using DNA from three parents
Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
Researchers suggest that avoiding light at night may be a useful strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Study finds: No safe amount for consumption of processed meat
University of Washington researchers who reviewed more than seventy studies wrote that 'there is not a safe amount of processed meat consumption' for type 2 diabetes or colorectal cancer.
Cruise ship norovirus outbreaks hit 12 by mid-May, nearly matching all of 2024’s total cases
The CDC records an outbreak when at least three percent of passengers and crew show symptoms, its vessel sanitation program reports.
Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver
Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.
Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats
The newly discovered viruses are closely related to deadly viruses that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease in humans, with mortality rates reaching up to 75%.
The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion
Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.
Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant
WHO says 'Nimbus' unlikely to cause more severe disease compared to other variants.
New study shows cannabis use doubles risk of death from heart disease
Research underscores the severity of cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis consumption.
Scientists develop painless nanoneedle patch to replace traditional biopsies
This technology could mean earlier diagnosis and more regular monitoring, transforming how diseases are tracked and treated.
After October 7, 2023: Israel’s smoking rates rise, worsening COPD risks
Smoking rates are growing among young Israelis, said Fridlender, an internationally renowned researcher of neutrophil white blood cells of the immune system, especially their role in lung cancer.
Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children
Laboratory experiments confirmed that interaction with dogs can change the expression of the interleukin-7 receptor gene in the skin, suppressing skin inflammation.
