Cancer
IDF combat engineer who broke marathon records while battling cancer dies at 29
Yoav Shriker had previously broken Israeli records by running a half marathon carrying 35 kg. and a full marathon carrying 32 kg.
The health risk that young people do not know
Tel Aviv University study reveals how tumors hijack immune cells to fuel cancer growth and spread
The simple addition to any meal that may help against viruses, illnesses – and also cancer
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
I won’t stop writing, dear readers, but maybe I’ll put more time into personal projects, including several new book ideas that should keep me alert and engaged.
NHS to make Jewish BRCA genetic testing program permanent after successful pilot
Those with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a one in 40 chance of carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 compared to a one in 250 chance for the general population.
Even one drink a day raises cancer risk
A massive review found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to an increase in the risk of various types of cancer.
UK healthcare worker tried to sell Princess Kate's medical information for profit, probe finds
The ICO said it concluded a criminal investigation and found that a former healthcare worker had deliberately misused sensitive information and offered to disclose it for financial gain.
This cancer is on the rise – and many men do not even know they are at risk
While awareness of the papillomavirus among women is relatively high, doctors warn that many men are completely unaware that they could carry the virus and develop illness as a result.
The complementary treatment that cancer patients asked to continue even after it ended
A new Israeli study found that a flower arranging workshop helped cancer patients cope with the disease, eliminated pain, reduced stress, and strengthened their sense of connection to life.
Daniel turned a family tragedy into a lifesaving search engine
Daniel Koren founded a search engine that locates clinical trials around the world for cancer patients, after his father passed away from the disease.
New study: Possible link between weight-loss drugs and slowing cancer spread
A broad study found a link between the use of GLP–1 receptor agonists and a decreased risk of metastatic progression in four types of cancer.
Can organic fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of this cancer?
Vegetables are very healthy, but does it also matter how they were grown? Is there a health difference between organic and conventional produce? A new study examined this topic.
