disease

What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire

There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.

By DR. AMIR AMASHE
06/02/2024

Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates - Health Ministry

Head of Belinson Hospital's dermatology and venereal diseases department expresses concern over growing number of cases.

Syphilis: What you need to know about this serious disease

Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, and is particularly dangerous for unborn children. As cases rise, here is what you need to know.

Israeli-Palestinian cooperation vital to preventing spread of disease in cattle - Hebrew U study

"The high transmission rate between the Palestinian Authority and Israel suggests that preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in both areas is of high interest for both of them.”

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

Navigating genetic risk and parenthood - opinion

Following what was now my family history, I was urged to get tested for the mutated BRCA gene, and sadly, at age 29, confirmed I was carrying it.

By GALI MICHAELI
24/12/2023

Israeli research could save people in Africa from deadly disease

Israeli breakthrough made in the development of a drug to treat sleeping sickness that could also work against the Leishmania parasite that affects Israel.

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