Illness

Israel faces early, severe flu season as Health Ministry urges mass vaccination

At least 30 children have been hospitalized in intensive care units due to complications from the flu, including two infants.

Magen David Adom ambulance outside The Green-Wagner ER
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) hold pictures of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman while joining in a rally, days after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 7, 2024.

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia in critical condition as son’s return uncertain

A man down with flu

Without medication: This is how to strengthen the body for winter and prevent illness

A sick family

A doctor explains: What is most important to do when the whole family is sick at the same time?


Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.

Netanyahu cancels trial appearance following bronchitis diagnosis

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels his schedule, including his trial appearance, after being diagnosed with bronchitis, though a hospital confirms he is not infectious.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

The silent disease that weakens the body – and how it can be stopped

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength, isn’t just a natural part of aging. It’s a silent disease that weakens the body but can be detected early and effectively treated.

The silent disease that weakens the body. Sarcopenia

Holocaust health echoes: Gaza hostages David, Braslavski suffering from starvation, trauma

Extreme hunger could lead to the deaths of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski within weeks. Footage from Gaza shows almost identical symptoms to those of concentration camps survivors.

Holocaust survivors suffering from starvation, malnourishment, sickness; illustrative.

'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.

Rare pneumonic plague kills Arizona resident in first casualty in the county since 2007

The disease is rarely found in humans, so much so that only seven people are diagnosed with the severe lung infection annually in the United States.

 A doctor wears a protective mask as he walks outside Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., April 1, 2020.

Air conditioner flu? Why we get sick in July – and whether the A/C is really to blame

It's mid-July, and people are suffering from colds, fatigue, and even fever. What’s the real reason for all this, and how can we avoid getting sick in the summer?

 A woman feeling sick

Should Jews pray for a miracle when death is inevitable?

Rather than abandon prayer in the face of tragedy, Judaism asks us to deepen it. We do not pray to overturn nature but to find strength within the divine natural order.

 IS IT appropriate to pray for miracles?

From Toronto to Jerusalem: Remembering Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler

Whether it was military service, riding his motorcycle across Israel, or traveling the world, Zvi lived life to the fullest until the very end, when he lost his battle with cancer on February 12.

Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler during his post-Oct. 7 reserve service on a southern kibbutz.

Make-A-Wish Israel: Changing 'impossible' to 'possible'

Once their seemingly impossible dream has been fulfilled, the children ask themselves, “Why can’t the impossible occur elsewhere?”

 NINE-YEAR-OLD DEKEL wished to be a pilot and was flown in a private plane over Israel with his mother and sister.

Italy heightens airport health checks for passengers amid 'Disease X' outbreak

Most patients who died from this disease are aged up to 18 years, predominantly children under five years old.

 Kinshasa. The DRC.