disease

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

Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates - Health Ministry

Head of Belinson Hospital's dermatology and venereal diseases department expresses concern over growing number of cases.

Syphilis: What you need to know about this serious disease

Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, and is particularly dangerous for unborn children. As cases rise, here is what you need to know.

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