Illness
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Loneliness associated with double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A growing body of evidence links an individual's risk of developing T2D with psychological stress.
John Cena holds world record for most wishes granted with Make-A-Wish
John Cena has been the most requested celebrity within the foundation. He is the first celebrity to have granted over 200 wishes in the foundation's 42-year history.
Israeli child receives excess vaccine dosage
The student in question received an excess dose of their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and a polio vaccine in place of their HPV vaccine.
Medieval manuscripts detail bizarre remedies for grisly ailments
Most of the manuscripts, which contain some 8,000 recipes, date to the 14th or 15th centuries. One manuscript is over 1,000 years old.
Jamming to your favorite tunes? It could work as a painkiller - study
Music is becoming more widely recognized as a pain management tool, but scientists still question which aspect of the music is driving the pain-killing benefits.
Arrivals from Ukraine, Russia increase number of hepatitis C carriers - Health Ministry
These carriers must be tested, diagnosed and treated, the ministry said.
Make-A-Wish, Disney partner to help kids in Israel
The "MickyWish" bracelet, made with the specific intent of raising money for children being cared for by Make-A-Wish, is being sold online and at “Terminal X” shops across Israel for about NIS 20.
Young girl with illness gets to live fantasy of being police officer for a day
Nine-year-old Oriyah got to live her dream of being a police officer for a day, during which she wore a uniform, rode around in a cop car and met all kinds of members of Israel Police's many units.
A deadly snail is threatening Florida residents' health. Here's how
In the 1960s, it took $1 million and 10 years to eradicate. In 2010, a second infestation took another decade and $23 million to eradicate. Now, the deadly snail is back.
Tips to build resilience when serious illness strikes the family
Here you'll find tips for supporting children – which by the way are also useful for grown-ups
