Disease

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.
 Bats in the market.

Scientists discover 22 new viruses in Chinese bats

 THEN-US surgeon general Vivek Murthy speaks to a Senate committee about mental health in 2023. In his final days serving for the Biden administration, he issued an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion

 Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant. Illustration.

Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant


New study shows cannabis use doubles risk of death from heart disease

Research underscores the severity of cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis consumption.

 New study shows cannabis use doubles risk of death from heart disease.

Scientists develop painless nanoneedle patch to replace traditional biopsies

This technology could mean earlier diagnosis and more regular monitoring, transforming how diseases are tracked and treated.

 Scientists develop painless nanoneedle patch to replace traditional biopsies.

After October 7, 2023: Israel’s smoking rates rise, worsening COPD risks

Smoking rates are growing among young Israelis, said Fridlender, an internationally renowned researcher of neutrophil white blood cells of the immune system, especially their role in lung cancer.

 TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children

Laboratory experiments confirmed that interaction with dogs can change the expression of the interleukin-7 receptor gene in the skin, suppressing skin inflammation.

 Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children. Illustration.

Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021

Experts warn that increased cannabis use may complicate chronic disease management in older adults.

 Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021. Illustration.

A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries

"Many of his physical symptoms practically disappeared" after deep brain stimulation surgery.

 A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries.

People with chronic diseases can benefit from consulting their doctors in online visits

Recently, the Health Ministry in Jerusalem announced the promotion and implementation of telemedicine as one of its goals.

THE USE OF telemedicine for the management of chronic diseases leads to medical outcomes as good as face-to-face visits and doesn’t elevate the rate of emergency room visits or hospitalizations, even among patients with several such conditions, according to the study.

Stress and anxiety triggered by Oct. 7 events cause aggravation of chronic diseases

8% of patients maintained that the ongoing war had affected the quality of the treatment they are receiving for psoriasis.

A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.

Eight-week creatine regimen significantly improves cognitive scores in Alzheimer's study

Patients improved on cognitive tests after eight weeks, indicating that adding creatine may help support cognition in Alzheimer's disease.

 Eight-week creatine regimen significantly improves cognitive scores in Alzheimer's study. Illustration.

19-year-old TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan dies after battle with glioblastoma

Phelan's family expressed gratitude for the countless prayers offered for her healing and peace during her battle with cancer.

 Stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor.

Should Jews pray for a miracle when death is inevitable?

Rather than abandon prayer in the face of tragedy, Judaism asks us to deepen it. We do not pray to overturn nature but to find strength within the divine natural order.

 IS IT appropriate to pray for miracles?