disease

West Nile virus in Israel: Third Israeli dies, concerns over mortality rises

Israel's Health Ministry: At least 42 people have West Nile Virus, 36 hospitalized, five intubated.

 A micrograph of the West Nile Virus

West Nile virus in Israel: 32 cases identified, 27 hospitalized

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that primarily infects birds but can also infect humans, horses, and other animals.

West Nile Fever strikes again: Five northern Tel Aviv residents hospitalized

Three of them are in serious condition and are hospitalized in intensive care.

 Christina Applegate speaking at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con International

Christina Applegate discusses multiple sclerosis: Everything you need to know about the disease

In 2021, Applegate first revealed her struggle with the disease and has since used her platforms to raise awareness and encourage others facing similar challenges.

Can coffee decrease dopamine levels in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?

Finish researchers found that patients who drank a lot of coffee had an 8.3% to 15.4% greater decrease in dopamine transporter binding compared to those with a low caffeine consumption.

New phage therapy can treat antibiotic-resistant infections in all animals

Squeaks, an Israeli Persian cat, fully recovered from an infection resistant to antibiotics by veterinarians who used personalized phage therapy.

Coming to terms with parenting a child with a rare condition

I look for the superpowers that my son and I will get as a result of this journey.

18/05/2024

Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon: Influencing the fate of millions with muscular dystrophy

JCT’s Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon shares his experience on Israel’s pharmaceutical committee.

By DAVID BRUMMER
10/05/2024

Frequent salting of food increases the risk of stomach cancer, study finds

Gastric cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, with the highest prevalence in Asia, followed by Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Consuming certain food additive emulsifiers may be linked with developing type-2 diabetes

Emulsifiers – often added to processed and packaged foods such as cakes, cookies, and yogurt, among others – are among the most commonly used additives.

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