Illness

Flu-like illness kills nearly 150 in southwest Congo

New, unidentified, and rapidly-spreading: Health officials investigating mysterious disease spreading in DRC's Kwango province.

Israeli teen dies after contracting rare illness overseas

17-year-old Alon Bichman was vacationing in Bulgaria when he contracted a rare and severe illness.

US experts warn of surge in respiratory infections

Researchers caution that country could face wave of respiratory viruses post holiday season.

Psalm 41: God sustains the ill

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic leader of Religious Zionism: 'In what way does G-d come to the aid of those who are ill?'

Every day a Day of Judgment: Humbled in our moment of Covid-19

During the past “Covid weeks” a phrase from the Tachanun sums up our current state: 'We do not know what we can do.'

The link between captivity by the enemy and serious illness

The Ministry of Defense announced its intention to examine the link between captivity and illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.

Young man who murdered father is ill

Suspected murder took place after argument when loud cries were heard from house; neighbor heard shouts and came first to apartment.

Woman with multi-system failure diagnosed with leptospirosis

A 30-year old woman is hospitalized after being exposed to rodent secretions in her home.

Jewish teen recognized for providing Africans with soap

Armed with soap, Sydney Kamen targets disease and poverty in the Third World.

Minister Slams ‘Assisted Suicide’: Doctors Should Heal, Not Kill

Minister of Pensioner Affairs attacks proposed law, which would allow doctors to provide patients with the means to kill themselves.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Opens his Eyes

Seriously ill Torah scholar, leader briefly opens his eyes ‘in merit of prayers.’

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Diagnosed with Broken Back

Doctors reveal that the cause of rabbi’s pain is a broken vertebra. The answer may be surgery.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Hospitalized

Shas leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef is hospitalized with strong pain, may face surgery.

Piron: I'm Feeling Well

Education Minister Shai Piron was released from hospital after falling ill during a flight from Poland to Israel.

Venezuela's Chavez Dies at 58

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died, hours after his Vice President accused "enemies" of being responsible for his cancer.

Hillary Clinton Discharged from NY Hospital Following Blood Clot

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was discharged from a New York hospital on Wednesday after being treated for a blood clot near her brain.

Ross-Lehtinen: We Need Clinton's Testimony on Benghazi

U.S. Secretary of State fainted and suffered a concussion early last week. She is recovering at home and will not testify on Benghazi.