disease

The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law

This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
19/07/2024

Effective strategies for eradicating West Nile Virus in Israel and beyond

West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been captured between the southern coastline of Israel, and as far south as Eilat.

Black Plague killed farmers thousands of years before 14th-century Europe

Researchers identified at least three plague outbreaks spanning six generations that they could trace in one of the studied families.

Outbreak of campylobacter diarrhea bacterium: Hundreds of Israelis infected

The bacterium usually enters the digestive system through contaminated meat and poultry, causing intestinal inflammation with characteristic symptoms.

Israeli man hospitalized after being infected by rare brain-eating amoeba

A 25-year-old in Israel contracts deadly brain inflammation from Naegleria fowleri amoeba at Gai Beach, prompting urgent health inspections and hospitalization in critical condition.

By AVICHAY CHAIM
05/07/2024
An illustration of a radiologist analyzing a head CT scan

FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.

Evidence of smallpox in 16th century Peru uncovered in Incan children's skeletal remains

The defects found on the bones of the two children highlight a devastating impact of European colonization.

First West Nile virus, now Dengue fever plagues Israel in second mosquito-borne outbreak

An expert explained to Maariv that a mosquito subspecies that can transmit the disease is already present in Israel, and climate change will bring the spread of fever closer

At least 100 Israelis infected with West Nile virus, most patients concentrated in central Israel

For the most part, the virus is considered a mild disease, but in some cases, it causes severe morbidity and even death.

We must change the prejudices of mainstream medicine against lifestyle intervention

Lifestyle medicine prevents and reverses many chronic conditions and even auto-immune ones.

By ALAN FREISHTAT
26/06/2024
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