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COVID-19 could increase risk of lung cancer, Israeli-led research finds

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

Tzur Gueta | 04.14.26

Highly mutated COVID variant 'Cicada' emerges on global health radar

BA.3.2 has drawn attention in Europe and the United States, but early data suggest it is not more severe than earlier variants and has not triggered a significant new wave of illness

Tzur Gueta | 03.31.26

Losing an hour of sleep: How Daylight Saving Time impacts heart health and safety

Transition to daylight saving time may temporarily disrupt sleep and affect the body, but studies show that the effect on the heart is not clear-cut; The greater threat lies in persistent sleep deprivation, which affects cardiovascular risk over time

Tzur Gueta | 03.25.26

Israeli study finds new treatment for West Nile virus may cut deaths and improve recovery

Sheba Medical Center trial using antibody-rich plasma shows improved cognition, daily function and lower mortality, offering hope for first targeted treatment for West Nile virus, which currently has no specific therapy

Tzur Gueta | 03.24.26

Israeli, US brain study shows one system can ‘take the wheel,’ offering new clues to OCD and depression

Researchers say chemical signaling in the brain can override itself, disrupting behavior control and opening new paths for treating OCD and related disorders

Tzur Gueta | 03.23.26

Etihad Airways plane; airports in the UAE were damaged and suffered heavy disruptions

War disrupts medicine supply routes, raising concerns over cancer treatment delays

War disrupts key Middle East air hubs, forcing rerouting of temperature-sensitive drug shipments; health officials warn prolonged delays could affect cancer treatment supplies

Tzur Gueta | 03.17.26

Nighttime sirens hit people with ADHD harder; Here’s how to cope

Sleep problems are common symptoms of ADHD; During nights of sirens and stress, hyperarousal can make it even harder to fall asleep or stay asleep; Experts explain what treatments and habits may help

Tzur Gueta | 03.13.26

One in 3 carry brain parasite; study reveals how it’s kept in check

Researchers find key immune cells can destroy themselves when infected with Toxoplasma gondii, stopping the brain parasite from spreading and helping explain why a microbe carried by roughly one-third of the world rarely causes severe disease

Tzur Gueta | 03.12.26

How MDA’s breast milk bank supports premature babies during war

Despite the Iran war, Magen David Adom’s national breast milk bank operates at full capacity, supplying hundreds of doses monthly to premature and ill infants, serving as a lifeline when mothers’ milk is unavailable, its director said

Tzur Gueta, Ariela Ayalon | 03.03.26

Lab-grown human spinal cord tissue shows signs of repair after injury, study finds

New research unveils first lab-grown human spinal cord injury models tested with experimental therapy that promotes nerve regeneration; Israeli expert calls it an important advance, but warns restoring nerve fibers in people remains highly complex

Tzur Gueta | 02.26.26

Why a common cold knocks some people down while others feel nothing

A new study shows why the same cold virus causes mild sniffles in some people but severe illness and asthma flare-ups in others, finding that the difference depends on how fast and how strongly the immune system reacts in the first hours after infection

Tzur Gueta | 02.13.26

Cancer breakthrough meets Alzheimer’s as Israeli-engineered immune cells show early promise

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute report that CAR-T immune cells reduced amyloid plaques and brain inflammation in mice, marking the first test of the cancer-fighting technology against Alzheimer’s and raising hopes for new treatments

Tzur Gueta | 02.10.26

Can a pig liver save a failing human one?

As FDA-approved trials begin, researchers are testing whether a genetically engineered pig liver used outside the body can filter blood like a biological dialysis machine, giving the human liver time to rest, recover or await transplant

Tzur Gueta | 02.10.26

Men’s heart disease risk rises by age 35, years earlier than women, long-term US study finds

Large US study finds heart disease begins in men as early as mid-30s, years before women. Cardiologist Dr. Bella Koifman says prevention and risk assessment must start earlier, especially among young men

Tzur Gueta | 02.06.26

Major Israeli study finds flu vaccine during pregnancy does not increase autism risk

Researchers from Soroka, Ben-Gurion University and Clalit analyzed data from more than 153,000 births, debunking conspiracy claims and finding no link between flu vaccination in pregnancy and autism

Alexandra Lukash, Tzur Gueta | 02.05.26

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