Disease

Gazan child featured on Daily Mirror suffers from disease, not malnutrition, Israel reveals

According to COGAT, Mu'amar is suffering from a genetic illness called Fanconi syndrome, which could lead to muscle and urinary tract weakness.

The Daily Mirror's front page showing Gazan child Karim Ali Fouad Abu Mu’amar
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Ancient interbreeding secret: why Indigenous Americans carry a disease-fighting Denisovan gene

Actor Chris Hemsworth promotes the upcoming movie "Crime 101" during an Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 2, 2025.

Chris Hemsworth announces new life changes after learning he's at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (L-R) Nick Bollettieri, Mark Woodforde, Monica Seles, Gigi Fernandez and Stan Smith take the stage for inductions ceremonies in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S., July 20, 2019.

Tennis icon Monica Seles diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease


Eight confirmed deaths in Florida after flesh-eating bacteria infects 13 

Louisiana has also reported an outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, with 17 cases recorded in 2025.

A boat of a Burmese pythons hunter is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020

Chikungunya virus outbreak in China infects at least 7,700, local authorities crack down

Spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, global infections of the disease number at least 240,000 this year.

This photograph shows a mosquito trap as part of the fight against the Chikungunya pandemic by mosquitoes in Saint-Benoit on the French overseas island of La Reunion on April 22, 2025

Study Reveals Screen Usage Raises Teen Cardiometabolic Risk - Is Your Family at Stake?

Shorter sleep explained about 12 percent of the link, and an extra three hours of daily device use raised risk by 25 to 50 percent.

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Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms

The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.

Polio virus ilustration.

'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.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, July 30, 2025.

Measles outbreak reported in Israel, Health Ministry pushes parents to vaccinate

Over the past three months, 245 measles cases have been diagnosed, and there are currently 91 active cases.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression

Fertility-related grief and lack of emotional support identified as key contributors to depression among these women.

 1 in 3: Women with menopause before 40 suffer from depression. Illustration.

Breakthrough fertility technique prevents diseases by using DNA from three parents

The British trial, conducted at a fertility center in Newcastle, involved 22 women who met strict medical criteria, hoping to conceive without passing on harmful mutations.

 In vitro fertilization. Genetic material 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.

 Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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.

 Study finds: No safe amount for consumption of processed meat.

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.

 Norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships: 12 cases logged by mid May, nearly matching full 2024 tally.