Health & Wellness

Philadelphia TV Host Learns He Has Skin Cancer Live on Air

FOX29’s Mike Jerrick receives basal cell carcinoma diagnosis during broadcast.

 A dermatologist examines the skin of a patient.

MHRA urges women on weight loss drugs to use birth control after reports of surprise pregnancies

 MHRA warns women using weight loss drugs to use effective contraception due to unintended pregnancies. Illustration.

Israel’s mental health crisis: The war’s hidden toll on mothers and soldiers - opinion

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

New study reveals the cellular network behind food tolerance and allergies

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

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.

Towering over Jerusalem: Shaare Zedek to double its capacity with new expansion

Shaare Zedek Medical Center gets permission to double its capacity with a new facility and integration with Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center.

 Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with the location of the new expansion outlined.

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.

Health experts warn against viral 'mouth taping' trend promoted by celebrities

New study urges caution with mouth taping trend, citing lack of evidence and potential dangers.

 Health experts warn against viral 'mouth taping' trend promoted by celebrities.

Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep

The findings could help scientists find new drug targets for treating sleep disorders.

 Discovered: The gene mutation that lets you thrive on less sleep. Illustration.

Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread

According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses. 

 An illustrative image of a healthcare worker.

Singer Jessie J announces early-stage breast cancer diagnosis

She said, "I am clinging to the word 'early'" and plans to "disappear a bit" for surgery.

 Singer Jessie J announces early-stage breast cancer diagnosis.

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.

Cauliflower rice offers a versatile, healthy substitute for traditional rice

Antioxidants in cauliflower act as 'bodyguards' for your cells, helping to protect them from damaging free radicals.

 Cauliflower rice offers a versatile, healthy substitute for traditional rice.

‘Take On Me’ singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Morten Harket shared that he was working on completing a song but didn't know if he could continue his singing career.

A-HA's Morten Harket in concert in Oslo, Norway February 9, 2018.