Disease

The revolution that is changing vitiligo treatment

The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo.

The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo
A close-up view of a large pile of green jalapeño peppers

What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer

A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.

After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat

A Ugandan worker collects a rubber glove from the airing line during a visit by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Mulago National Referral Hospital Isolation Unit, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak.

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines


Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy

Nearly 700,000 Israelis have diabetes, the fourth leading cause of death, but proper nutrition, medicinal plants, and a holistic approach can help balance blood sugar and improve metabolic health.

Medicinal plants, proper nutrition and a holistic approach can support balanced sugar levels

Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS

A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.

Tel Aviv University

Daily coffee cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence risk by 39%, JAMA study finds

In the six-month DECAF randomized trial, 47 percent of coffee drinkers experienced recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter versus 64 percent among those who avoided caffeine.

Coffee.

Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives

The study analyzed adults 20+ from 204 countries (1990–2023), making it the most comprehensive research on the global health burden of chronic kidney disease.

Kidney Disease.

New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019

Chikungunya is a viral disease that causes fever, intense joint pain, headache, muscle aches, rashes, nausea, and fatigue, per the World Health Organization.

A worker fumigates a park during a mosquito control sequence ordered by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) as part of a vector control operation in Nice while the establishment of the tiger mosquito in metropolitan departments is worrying the French authorities, who fear an increased spread of chikung

British Dietetic Association recommends kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water for chronic constipation

Chronic constipation affects 20% of Americans, causing 2.5M doctor visits yearly, prompting analysis of 75 trials for evidence-based dietary advice.

Chronic Constipation, Illustration.

Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone

Six children in total have died since the outbreak began, with the Health Ministry pushing a vaccination campaign to contain the disease.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons


Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic

A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.

A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2022

Big news: A success that could serve as a model for rare disease treatment

European approval granted for Imbruvica in first-line MCL treatment | Young patients can now avoid the difficult autologous stem cell transplant process.

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer