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Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery

The doctor’s identity followed new analysis of archaeological finds kept in the park’s storage warehouses - including a small case hidden within the cast of one of the victims from the garden.

Plaster cast of victim of Pompeii, recently discovered to be a doctor, May 19, 2026.
A person wearing a mask stands aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

American oncologist steps in after ship doctor falls ill in hantavirus outbreak

 Illustrative photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging

Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns

Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference


Beersheba doctor pledged ISIS loyalty, researched poisons, courts say

Beginning in 2014, Dr. Azaam began intensively consuming media related to ISIS, and after October 7, 2023, he decided to swear allegiance to the terror organization.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Doctor arrested on suspicion of threatening Channel 12 journalist Mohammad Magadli

The suspect, a 40-year-old doctor from northern Israel, had contacted Muhammad Majdallah, a journalist for Channel 12, from an unknown number, threatening his life on several occasions.

Israeli-Arab journalist Mohammad Magadli bridges the divide between Israeli and Arab media in Israel.

The costs of Israel's mishandling of Hamas-linked Gaza hospital chiefs - analysis

Why aren't these doctors being indicted and being given regular criminal trial due process protections, as is standard after a period of days or weeks?

Israeli soldiers walk by the entrance to the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, where they found a tunnel underneath it, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas, June 8, 2025.

Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.

WhatsApp users.

Strike on Darfur, Sudan health care center kills at least 64, including 13 children, WHO states

The total number of fatalities linked to attacks on health facilities during Sudan's civil war surpassed 2,000 following this strike, World Health Organization chief Ghebreyesus noted.

The aftermath of a strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, March 20, 2026.

Dozens of medical personnel reinforcements en route to Israel from Cyprus on a ship

It is believed that among the medical team are several senior doctors, who will reinforce medical teams in Israeli hospitals such as Sheba Medical Center and Rambam Medical Center.

Doctors at the gynecological oncology unit of Petah Tikva’s Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Branch.

Grapevine: Shira Banki's Way

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

A person takes a photo of a memorial sign showing the image of Shira Banki, an Israeli teenager who was stabbed during the 2015 Jerusalem Pride Parade, during the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade in Jerusalem on June 1, 2023.

Strength training ‘most effective, healthiest weight-loss strategy for adults,' study finds

A new Tel Aviv University study shows that resistance training, including exercises like squats and pushups, is key to reducing excess fat and promoting weight loss while improving overall health.

THE RESEARCH team (from left to right): Yair Lahav, Roy Yavetz, and Prof. Yftach Gepner.

IDF overhauls pre-draft medical screening checks during military conscription process with AI

The IDF is overhauling its pre-draft medical screening to streamline the process, remove unnecessary exams, and introduce new tests for better accuracy and efficiency in preparing draft candidates.

Young Israelis arrive to the Israeli army recruitment center at Tel Hashomer, outside of Tel Aviv on March 17, 2020.

WATCH: Massive fire breaks out in Tehran shopping center amid protests

Firefighting teams arrived at the scene in Tehran's Jannat Abad neighborhood, attempting to extinguish the fire. It remains unclear if the fire was directly related to anti-regime protest activity.

Smoke rises during a fire at Janat Abad Market in Tehran, Iran, February 3, 2026.