Illness

Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

After the visit, Arbel Rot was given a tour of the Knesset, followed by a family vacation in Jerusalem, according to Make-A-Wish Israel.

President Isaac Herzog meets with "Wish Kid" Arbel Rot at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 11, 2026.
Lettuce is displayed for sale, amid reports of slumping consumer confidence in lettuce and other fresh produce during the current cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across the US, at a grocery store in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026.

CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo, a syringe and a vial are seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025.

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

Displaced Palestinian children play in water as they shelter at a school on a hot day, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 1, 2026.

UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza


Chronically ill Hadassah patient has coffee date of a lifetime

Due to his illness, Hatem is usually unable to leave the hospital. Due to the efforts of Hadassah medical staff, that changed for a day.

 Hatem enjoys his coffee outing with Hadassah-University Medical Center staff.

Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad

The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.

 Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Live parasitic worm extracted from 64-year-old woman's brain

While scientists are familiar with parasites in humans, a worm so large had never before been seen in a human.

 Detection of Ophidascaris robertsi nematode infection in a 64-year-old woman from southeastern New South Wales, Australia.

Craving something sweet? These 6 spices reduce the desire for sugar

These are some of the most well-known and popular spices that are known to help decrease the desire for sugar - and they also have other effects on your body.

 Spices

Can children recognize sick people's faces? - study

A new American-Chinese study serves as a first step in teaching children how to use faces to decide whether it is safe to interact with others

 You don't want to end up sick on your next vacation (illustrative)

How do children recover easily from common colds during the first three years of life? 

The study found that BALT starts to decline around age four or five and is replaced by memory T cells.

 Illustrative photo of a toddler.

Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu

More than 10,000 dead birds were collected in Finnmark county, according to Norwegian officials.

 People wearing protective suits collect dead birds, as there is a major outbreak of bird flu, in Vadso municipality in Finnmark in Norway, July 20,2023

Fragments of Beethoven’s skull returned to Austrian university

In 1863, Kaufmann’s great uncle, Franz Romeo Seligmann, had been a Viennese physician, medical historian and anthropologist who was among those involved in the 863 reburial of Beethoven's body.

A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven

Community Contribution: Shufersal's "100 Wishes" Campaign for Make-A-Wish


Travel troubles: How to avoid getting sick on your next vacation

From sitting on the plane to using the hotel towels - here are some things you should do to avoid catching diseases on your next trip.

 You don't want to end up sick on your next vacation (illustrative)