Disease
French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time
Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle, and is transmitted by biting midges.
Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Bangladesh dengue fever surge strains hospitals as case numbers pass 42,000
US research group ties household chemical to over 368,000 heart disease deaths
Researchers emphasize the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to phthalates.
Tina Knowles reveals breast cancer diagnosis, stresses importance of mammograms
Tina Knowles had surgery to remove the cancerous tumor.
In a world first, Brazil approves chikungunya vaccine
The country is considered the epicenter of the disease in the Americas, with epidemics reported over the years.
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Harry Potter actor rushed to hospital with life-threatening illness
Nick Moran had emergency spinal surgery due to neck pain.
Three more perish of same rare disease that killed wife of Gene Hackman
Hantavirus is a rare disease in the US, with most cases concentrated in the western states of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
WHO's Hans Kluge warns: Tuberculosis surge in Europe is a choice, not destiny
Global achievement: AISAP named a top innovative start-up for 2025
AISAP, an Israeli medical start-up, was named a top 2025 innovator by Fast Company, ranking 4th in healthcare for its AI tech in heart disease diagnosis.
Harvard study finds replacing butter with plant oils reduces mortality risk by up to 19%
A new long-term study conducted by Harvard University revealed a link between high butter consumption and increased mortality risk.
The impact of food on health: Changes need to be made for people to live healthier lives - opinion
The evening before writing this article, I went to the synagogue for evening prayers and saw someone I hadn’t seen for a long time. I had heard that he had a heart attack, and he confirmed that.
