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
70 years after her death: Frida Kahlo's mysterious symptoms diagnosed by neurologists
Seventy years posthumously, Frida Kahlo was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, explaining her lifelong chronic pain.
New study reveals dark microglia's role in Alzheimer's disease, paving way for treatments
Blocking stress response in microglia reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, researchers report.
Syphilis Origin: New evidence links syphilis to the Americas, spreading to Europe post-Columbus
A new study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas and spread globally through European colonization.
Moderate wine consumption cuts heart disease risk by 50%, study finds
Researchers caution that the benefits were only observed in high-risk older adults on a Mediterranean diet.
These two occupations can shield you from Alzheimer's, new study suggests
Analyzing nearly nine million death certificates from 2020 to 2022, researchers linked occupational data across 443 professions with Alzheimer's disease as a cause of death.
WHO links mysterious 'Disease X' in DRC to malaria after tests
WHO emphasizes the illness is an 'undiagnosed disease' rather than an unknown one.
Swedish study finds sugary drinks increase cardiovascular disease risk more than sweet treats
Consuming more than 8 sugary drinks a week associated with 19 percent higher risk of ischemic stroke.
Mystery 'Disease X' kills at least 143 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO investigates
The disease primarily affects young people aged 15 to 18, putting the government on 'maximum alert'.
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.
Global diabetes prevalence doubles since 1990, surpassing 800 million adults
India leads with 212 million cases, accounting for over a quarter of the global total.
