disease

30% of Israelis have this condition: A look at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Dr. Assaf Issachar discusses that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the most common diseases in the Western world, and it is only growing due to our sedentary lifestyle.

By DR. ASSAF ISASCHAR
09/04/2024

Dairy cows in US sickened by bird flu for first time

Unlike poultry, the cattle do not need to be culled and are expected to make a full recovery.

29/03/2024

New blood test developed for chronic disease that usually affects women

The tool, which is still in the validation phase, could be available in health centers in about two years, according to the research team.

U of Haifa finds 'groundbreaking discovery' in Parkinson's research

A new study undertaken at the University of Haifa has, for the first time, found a connection between PD and the ECM in the brain.

Light rail construction may have caused rising flea-borne typhus cases in Tel Aviv

Light rail construction in Tel Aviv causes many problems, but this is one of the most worrying. What do we know about Murine typhus?

By LIHI SHORESH
03/03/2024

Weizmann study makes a step towards treatment for incurable Huntington's disease

In a significant development, researchers at the Weizmann Institute received promising results after testing possible treatments for Huntington's disease (HD) on mice.

Elderly man first person to die from Alaskapox virus

Symptoms of Alaskapox include lesions - an abnormal or damaged tissue caused by injury, infection, or disease.

Fusarim: The dangerous fungus in Gaza that killed an IDF soldier

An IDF soldier wounded in Gaza died due to a fungal infection from Fusarim. What is the Fusarium fungus, how is it transmitted, and what is the treatment?

Mollusk malice: Suitcases full of dangerous snails caught entering Israel

An unprecedented, rare find: Within 48 hours, thousands of snails at the weight of five kg. were confiscated from foreign workers returning to Israel from Thailand.

By YUVAL BAGNO , MOSHE COHEN
06/02/2024

What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire

There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.

By DR. AMIR AMASHE
06/02/2024
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