Illness

Jailed US citizen, former marine taken to Russian hospital for undisclosed illness - report

A source close to the Kremlin told Reuters last year that Gilman was one of nine people on a list of Americans jailed in Russia that Washington wanted to be released and returned to the US.

Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia April 6, 2026.
A woman consults with her doctor; illustrative.

Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth

Weight loss medication

Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis

Students queuing for antibiotics outside a building at the University of Kent in Canterbury. Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital on March 17, 2026.

Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead


Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

Flu or a common cold?

The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's death at 48 underscores the growing trend of colon cancer among those under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.

James Van Der Beek attends a premiere in Hollywood, May 14, 2025; illustrative.

Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025

A 2025 study of Israeli workers finds sick leave patterns shaped by job type and flexibility, not commitment, with Gen Z taking the fewest days and public sector absenteeism highest.

 Flu and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly

Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart

Everyone around you is sick and sniffling, but to know whether it’s a common cold or the flu – there’s a fairly simple way to check. Here are the 3 main signs.

Flu or a common cold?

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

Israel faces early, severe flu season as Health Ministry urges mass vaccination

At least 30 children have been hospitalized in intensive care units due to complications from the flu, including two infants.

Magen David Adom ambulance outside The Green-Wagner ER

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia in critical condition as son’s return uncertain

Bangladesh’s former PM Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition with a severe chest infection, while her exiled son Tarique Rahman signals uncertainty over returning amid political tensions.

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) hold pictures of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman while joining in a rally, days after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 7, 2024.

Without medication: This is how to strengthen the body for winter and prevent illness

This winter brings with it an especially strong wave of flu, with prolonged symptoms and increasing morbidity. How can you strengthen the body naturally, and ease the symptoms?

A man down with flu

A doctor explains: What is most important to do when the whole family is sick at the same time?

Winter is approaching and the children are coming back from kindergarten with quite a few viruses. How do you protect the rest of the family from getting infected?

A sick family

Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.