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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu
More than 10,000 dead birds were collected in Finnmark county, according to Norwegian officials.
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.
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.