Cancer
Hair donations for cancer patients drop 50% as nationwide campaign seeks donors with free haircuts
"A braid of strength is not a slogan, but a real solution for women and girls dealing with cancer," said Haim Arental, Zichron Menachem chair. "Every donation is significant and important."
Sheffi Paz, prominent Tel Aviv anti-illegal immigration activist, dies at 74
What is mesothelioma and how is it diagnosed?
Hebrew University start-up wins Asper Prize for approach to cancer treatment
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.
Head of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, Col. Netanel Lasri, dies at age 40
Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously served as commander of the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade and in the Golan and Hermon Brigade.
How cancer treatment gave me curly hair and a new perspective - opinion
After cancer treatment, hair often grows back curly, an unexpected but common sign of recovery.
The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel
A large-scale international study has found that an advanced genomic test can identify which breast cancer patients can avoid aggressive treatment that could harm the body.
“Say thank you that you are alive, madam”: When cancer ends, life is shattered
About treatment ending, fear beginning, tears in the car alone, and rebuilding from loneliness. Dikla Shir, SHENA Center founder, writes about the day after and no survivor left alone.
