Disease
LEM laboratory of the Mor Institute Group announces its one-millionth HPV test
The molecular HPV test, replacing the Pap test, allows early detection of high-risk HPV strains. LEM Lab expands testing, including self-tests, to fight cervical cancer.
Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart
Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025
Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy
Nearly 700,000 Israelis have diabetes, the fourth leading cause of death, but proper nutrition, medicinal plants, and a holistic approach can help balance blood sugar and improve metabolic health.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.
Daily coffee cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence risk by 39%, JAMA study finds
In the six-month DECAF randomized trial, 47 percent of coffee drinkers experienced recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter versus 64 percent among those who avoided caffeine.
Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives
The study analyzed adults 20+ from 204 countries (1990–2023), making it the most comprehensive research on the global health burden of chronic kidney disease.
New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019
Chikungunya is a viral disease that causes fever, intense joint pain, headache, muscle aches, rashes, nausea, and fatigue, per the World Health Organization.
British Dietetic Association recommends kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water for chronic constipation
Chronic constipation affects 20% of Americans, causing 2.5M doctor visits yearly, prompting analysis of 75 trials for evidence-based dietary advice.
Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone
Six children in total have died since the outbreak began, with the Health Ministry pushing a vaccination campaign to contain the disease.
Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons
Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.
Big news: A success that could serve as a model for rare disease treatment
European approval granted for Imbruvica in first-line MCL treatment | Young patients can now avoid the difficult autologous stem cell transplant process.
