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Meet the young Israeli scientist taking on the toughest diseases

Tomer Yaron-Barir has a PhD in computational biology from Cornell University and is studying medicine at Columbia University in New York - and he isn't even 30; He is currently on the Forbes' '30 Under 30' list for his contributions to the field of science and resear

Gilad Jalon | 03.13.24

What happens to Camilla if King Charles dies?

After King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, top on mind for British subjects was what would become of the Queen Consort ; the king intends Camilla to keep her title after his passing but the decision rests with the future King William

Inbal Hananel | 02.08.24

Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment

The undisclosed cancer was discovered while Charles was hospitalized for treatment of an enlarged prostate; he will postpone public-facing duties

News Agencies | 02.05.24

Breast cancer doesn’t wait for war to end; you shouldn't either

Opinion: While the war has rightfully garnered most of our collective attention, it doesn't mean we should abandon the battle for our health as thousands forgo potentially life-saving screenings

Niv Jacobi | 01.25.24

מימין: פרופ' עידו עמית, אורן ברבוי, יובל שפיר איתי וד"ר רוני דהן

Israeli scientists find way to elicit strong immune response against cancer

Weizmann Institute of Science study using newly developed immunotherapy approach reveals link between T cells and dendritic cells – which gather information about invaders in the body – triggers robust immune response against cancer

Ron Crissy | 01.21.24

Sharp rise in cancer in youths and young adults, study finds

Cancer diagnoses in youths and adults below 50 has increased by 80%, while cases of cancer in youth and adults worldwide nearly doubled in 30 years

Tamar Sebok | 09.07.23

A family's plea: Israeli girl needs all the help she can get against cancer

At age 6, Yaeli was diagnosed with a rare cancer; Now 10, she's battling it for the fourth time without insurance coverage; Her family launched a crowdfunding campaign to help save her life

Adir Yanko | 09.05.23

Israeli girl's final shot at beating cancer might lie in pioneering treatment

For nearly 3 years, Liad's fight against aggressive bone cancer has kept her away from daylight; Despite Israel's top medical care, the disease progresses, putting her life in jeopardy; Now, a breakthrough US treatment could be her last hope; Here's how to help

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.27.23

Israeli sports icons facing illness share touching bedside moment

Each facing her own health battles, legendary track and field athlete Esther Roth-Shahamorov and surfer Lee Korzits discuss challenges and find mutual support in hospital

Adir Yanko | 08.22.23

Israeli study finds biological treatment effective for lung cancer

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science say newly developed drug helps combat growth of lung cancer tumors in one of the disease's most common type

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.10.23

Israel announces easier access to medical cannabis

While regulatory obstacles are removed for some patients in need of the drug, PTSD and chronic pain sufferers would still be required to go through the bureaucratic licensing process under the guidelines that come into effect in December

Adir Yanko | 08.07.23

'Every treatment gives me more time with my kids': Living with stage 4 breast cancer

Yifat Aharoni, a mother of 3, has chosen life: She understands that, despite the pain, each treatment allows her to celebrate another birthday another bar mitzvah and another school ceremony with her children

Yifat Aharoni | 07.10.23

More young people get colon cancer: Here are the signs that should worry you

Expert says when treating younger patients, doctors tend to associate diarrhea with infectious diseases and rectal bleeding with hemorrhoids, rather than considering them as potential indicators of colorectal cancer, thus missing early detection

Dr. itay gal | 07.04.23

Mother of three battling third bout of cancer, prepares for kids' future

Understanding the odds are not in her favor after illness returns di Shachar Gezbo makes boxes for her children, containing sentimental mementos and letters for all future occasions: - bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings

Hagar Kochavi | 07.03.23

What are the chances aspartame is cancerous, and how bad are sweetners really?

The expected announcement in two weeks about the artificial sweetener aspartame found in diet beverages and other foods, claiming it may be a potential carcinogen, is already causing a global uproar; How dangerous is the substance, and is there a reason to panic?

Dr. Itay Gal | 07.02.23

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