Cancer
Ex-Labor Party chair Shelly Yachimovich reveals months-long battle with pancreatic cancer
Yachimovich said that she has been under medical monitoring since the operation and that the results so far have been encouraging.
Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors
Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer
Israeli study: Viagra may help prevent the spread of cancerous tumors
Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion
Six Senses Shaharut, located in the Arava desert, became the perfect setting to celebrate survival, breathe deeply again, and appreciate the rare gift of simply being here.
Rock musician Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, passes away 78
He was diagnosed with cancer in July and "succumbed to underlying lung issues" surrounded by loved ones, the statement said. It did not mention when or where he died.
TAU discovers breakthough mechanism for treating deadliest type of skin cancer
A major achievement with far-reaching implications for treating deadly skin cancer has been discovered by Tel Aviv University scientists and colleagues.
Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control
'I am grateful, as always, to all of my readers and ask everyone to include my three-year-old grandson Yishai ben Shayna Miriam in your prayers. Together we all can and will make a difference.'
Sheba to inaugurate Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center
The 4,700-square-meter facility at Tel Hashomer will include an on-site cyclotron and advanced imaging and targeted-treatment units, the medical center said.
Drinking hot beverages can cause esophageal cancer
We all drink more coffee and tea in the colder season—and sometimes drink them when they are boiling hot. This can endanger your health and may even lead to esophageal cancer.
Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device
At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.
Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of JFK, dies following leukemia diagnosis
Her passing was announced in a social media post by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.
Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors
Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.