Illness
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death at 48 underscores the growing trend of colon cancer among those under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.
Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025
Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart
How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer
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?
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.
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.
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?”
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.
A Father’s prayer: Coping with a son’s wounds in Israel’s war - opinion
The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.
Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town
A network blackout enforced by the RSF has made it difficult to determine the exact cause.
Israeli baby diagnosed with meningitis, Health Ministry confirms
According to the epidemiological investigation, the infant had not been vaccinated against the bacterium as part of the routine vaccination schedule.
What does a preventative medicine model look like? - opinion
Early diagnosis for health issues is important, but also may not prevent diseases and illnesses on a grand scale. What can we do differently so that we can have true prevention?
Israeli kids with life-threatening illnesses find respite from war at Catskills camp
The camp tries to create a tranquil and inviting atmosphere to match the landscape outside, and also hosts an infirmary that can see to the children's treatments.
