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Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Hebrew U scientists reveal new 'decoy' method to fight cancer

Researchers at Hebrew U create decoy molecules that block RNA-binding proteins from spreading cancer. 'A new approach to the war on cancer.'

Hebrew U scientists reveal new 'decoy' method to fight cancer

Sheldon Adelson diagnosed with cancer

Jewish philanthropist's diagnosis discovered after attorney says he's unable to testify in court.

Sheldon Adelson diagnosed with cancer

Tel Zion:

Cancer Shatters Family of 5

Cancer takes a harsh financial toll, often leaving large families with no way to pay the most basic bills.

Cancer Shatters Family of 5

Recruitment profile changes:

Recovering cancer patients to be allowed to enlist for combat

Those recovering from cancer 5 years prior may enlist for combat, HIV-positive people will be recruited; overweight will receive 72 profile.

Recovering cancer patients to be allowed to enlist for combat

Wanted to end his life near Rebbe Nachman

23-year-old American Jewish cancer patient fulfills dying wish to pass away near grave of famous Tzaddik in Uman. 2,700 sent to the hospital

Wanted to end his life near Rebbe Nachman

Norm Coleman says his cancer is at advanced stage

Former chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition says cancer has returned, optimistic about treatment.

Norm Coleman says his cancer is at advanced stage

Devastating Update on Klatzkin Family

Beit Shemesh family with 9 children loses father to cancer, in deep debt from medical bills.

Devastating Update on Klatzkin Family

Fox News columnist Charles Krauthammer has just weeks to live

Charles Krauthammer says he leaves life 'with no regrets' after losing his battle with cancer.

Fox News columnist Charles Krauthammer has just weeks to live

Tragedy in Modi'in Illit

Head of city business licensing department, mother of 10 who did her best to facilitate granting of licenses, passes away at 42 from cancer.

Tragedy in Modi'in Illit

Senator McCain in 'stable condition' following surgery

John McCain, diagnosed with cancer in 2017, underwent surgery to treat intestinal infection, said to be in 'stable condition'.

Senator McCain in 'stable condition' following surgery

'A father who took care of orphans, a man of the people'

1,000 turn out for funeral of former Chief IDF Rabbi Avichai Rontzki, who passed away Sunday the age of 66 after 2-year battle with cancer.

'A father who took care of orphans, a man of the people'

New study aims to be a model for genetic testing

A new study for cancer risk in Ashkenazic Jews aims to create a new model for genetic testing.

New study aims to be a model for genetic testing

'Airline had no compassion' as child with cancer misses flight

Mother of 3-year-old child flying to see surgeon says extended security line, relocation of flight gate, heartlessness caused missed flight.

'Airline had no compassion' as child with cancer misses flight

Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?

Curing infertility after chemotherapy: This Druze-Israeli scientist may have the key.

Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?

'My son is dying of cancer, how can you draft him?'

Family of haredi teen who died of cancer says army harassed them until days after his death, demanding he show up to draft office.

'My son is dying of cancer, how can you draft him?'

A special Hanukkah performance for children with cancer

Military rabbinate band plays for children with cancer at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv.

A special Hanukkah performance for children with cancer

They died of cancer and left many orphans behind

44-year-old father of 10 and 34-year-old mother of 8 die of cancer a few hours apart in central Israeli hospital.

They died of cancer and left many orphans behind

Dozens of Jerusalem volunteers seek to 'drive' cancer away

Volunteer organization pays for expensive medications not covered by insurance, drives cancer patients to and from hospitals.

Dozens of Jerusalem volunteers seek to 'drive' cancer away

Israel to compensate nuclear scientists suffering from cancer

Israel agrees to compensate Nuclear Research Center workers, Center denies responsibility for illness.

Israel to compensate nuclear scientists suffering from cancer

Terminally ill woman granted last wish - sees grandson join IDF

MDA 'Ambulance of Wishes' brings terminally ill grandmother to watch her grandson's induction at the Western Wall.

Terminally ill woman granted last wish - sees grandson join IDF

101-year-old Australian man survives cancer

At 101, Bert Collins has survived two World Wars and fought in one, seen 23 prime ministers - and recently won a battle with cancer.

101-year-old Australian man survives cancer

Israeli-American company's big exit

American pharmaceutical giant buys company which is developing way to use patients' own immune system to kill cancer.

Israeli-American company's big exit

Why you should fear skin cancer – and how to avoid it

As skin cancer rates skyrocket, Israeli and American researchers team up to find a cure. Will immunotherapy be it?

Why you should fear skin cancer – and how to avoid it

Colorectal cancer risk may be related to weight in adolescence

Huge cohort study finds overweight, obese teens have 50% higher risk of colorectal cancers down the line.

Colorectal cancer risk may be related to weight in adolescence

McCain: I'll be back soon

Despite surgery to remove cancerous tumor near left eye, Senator John McCain pledges to return to Senate soon.

McCain: I'll be back soon

​​​​​​​Study reveals elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivors

Longitudinal study shows Holocaust survivors born in occupied countries have highest risk, those denied compensation from gov't have lowest.

​​​​​​​Study reveals elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivors

Woman dies of cancer two days after giving birth

Michal Aharonov Ben-Re’i, 38, passes away only two days after her baby is born by a c-section operation.

Woman dies of cancer two days after giving birth

Court allows resignation of Hadassah child cancer doctors

Judges rejected the request of the hospital to issue an injunction against the resignation of doctors in the child cancer department.

Court allows resignation of Hadassah child cancer doctors

Rare genetic defect may lead to cancer drug

A lack of the protein citrin slows children’s growth; blocking it in cancer slows tumor growth.

Rare genetic defect may lead to cancer drug

'Fighting for our children's lives'

Parents of child cancer patients at Hadassah hospital concerned that patients will be left without treatment, term it a 'death sentence.'

'Fighting for our children's lives'

Jewish father of 3 whose donor search inspired celebrities dies

Adam Krief, a Jewish cancer patient whose search for a bone marrow donor captured the attention of social media and celebrities, has died.

Jewish father of 3 whose donor search inspired celebrities dies

'Miracle drug' saves Jewish hockey player with two weeks to live

Miracle drug with Israeli roots saves Jewish hockey player hit with cancer.

'Miracle drug' saves Jewish hockey player with two weeks to live

Chief of Staff has cancerous tumor removed

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot undergoes surgery to remove his prostate due to a cancerous growth.

Chief of Staff has cancerous tumor removed

Jewish cancer patient finds bone marrow donor

After a highly publicized search, a Jewish man with a deadly cancer has found a bone marrow donor.

Jewish cancer patient finds bone marrow donor

Israeli researchers uncover a survival mechanism in cancer cells

Scientists make new advances in the fight against cancer.

Israeli researchers uncover a survival mechanism in cancer cells

'I don’t want to die, help me cheat death'

Girl gets her dying wish: to be cryogenically frozen after succumbing to cancer, in the hopes that she may be healed in the future.

'I don’t want to die, help me cheat death'

First of its kind: Wall of screens guides, tracks tumor removal

Rambam Hospital unveils state-of-the-art digital control system for delicate cancer removal surgeries.

First of its kind: Wall of screens guides, tracks tumor removal

Incredible: Baby born twice at Texas hospital

Baby removed from mother's womb months early to remove a deadly tumor now growing steadily after successful second birth.

Incredible: Baby born twice at Texas hospital

Israeli scientists announce breakthrough in cancer research

A new Israeli study reveals how melanoma spreads to other organs with fatal consequences. Researchers discover chemicals to block growth.

Israeli scientists announce breakthrough in cancer research

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

Half of those who could benefit from a life-saving cancer gene test are not eligible for the screening under the current rules.

Experts at Israel conference call for expanded cancer screening

Haifa oil spill raises issues, no answers

Underwater pipe explodes, oil pours into Haifa Bay. Study linking pollution and cancer lead to greater efforts to shut down the refineries.

Haifa oil spill raises issues, no answers

Successful cancer drug made in Israel? BBC won't tell you

Breakthrough Israeli cancer treatment drug was approved in record time by the UK. BBC's report leaves out the "made in Israel" part.

Successful cancer drug made in Israel? BBC won't tell you

WHO: No evidence coffee causes cancer

World Health Organization downgrades warning on cancer following extensive review.

WHO: No evidence coffee causes cancer

'Donate the first haircut to child cancer patients'

Organization calls on public not to let halake haircut of 3-year-olds go to waste, while helping cancer patient kids celebrate Lag B'Omer.

'Donate the first haircut to child cancer patients'

Cervical cancer mortality rate higher in Israel

Just 40% of Israeli women know to get screened for the disease, news station revealed - half of the rate in other OECD countries.

Cervical cancer mortality rate higher in Israel

Ronit Elkabetz, ambassador of Israeli cinema, dies at 51

Israeli actress who brought her country's films to the world dies after a long battle with cancer.

Ronit Elkabetz, ambassador of Israeli cinema, dies at 51

Israeli innovation could detect cancer, multiple sclerosis

Groundbreaking new blood test, still in experimental phase, could save countless lives by detecting a variety of deadly diseases early on.

Israeli innovation could detect cancer, multiple sclerosis

Spit test could detect cancer in 10 minutes

Scientists develop new cancer test using drops of saliva which can detect the lethal disease in record time.

Spit test could detect cancer in 10 minutes

PA debunks Hamas cancer libel against Israel

Leading PA doctor rebuts Hamas' latest anti-Israel allegation that Israel behind rising cancer rates in Gaza.

PA debunks Hamas cancer libel against Israel

Jimmy Carter declares himself cancer free

Israel bashing ex-president announces at church's Sunday school class that MRI scan found his cancer spots are gone.

Jimmy Carter declares himself cancer free

Beware: Carcinogenic pacifier

Ministry of Economics warns the public against use of a certain batch of yellow Gumex pure latex pacifiers.

Beware: Carcinogenic pacifier

Watch: Head boy's moving speech after terminal cancer diagnosis

Jake Bailey as given just three weeks to live, and told he wouldn't make his high school's prize day ceremony. But he did.

Watch: Head boy's moving speech after terminal cancer diagnosis

Jimmy Carter: 'Cancer Spread to My Brain'

Ex-president says first radiation treatment is today, life is 'in God's hands'; attacks Israel again for 'rejecting two-state solution.'

Jimmy Carter: 'Cancer Spread to My Brain'

Former President Carter Reveals He Has Cancer

Former United States President announces he has been diagnosed with cancer which was found during recent liver surgery.

Former President Carter Reveals He Has Cancer

Watch: Children with Cancer Enjoy a Day of Parachuting

Arutz Sheva joins families who have children dealing with cancer for a special day of fun courtesy of Ezer Mitzion.

Watch: Children with Cancer Enjoy a Day of Parachuting

Israeli Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Leukemia Risk

Haifa University scientists urge public to accept breastfeeding after breastfed babies found to 19% lower leukemia risk.

Israeli Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Leukemia Risk

Biden's Son Dies of Brain Cancer at 46

Vice President Joe Biden announces death of his son after a battle with brain cancer.

Biden's Son Dies of Brain Cancer at 46

On the Road to a Cure for Breast Cancer?

Experts at major US cancer conference reveal new treatments that could turn the tide in battle against number 1 cancer in women.

On the Road to a Cure for Breast Cancer?

Health Ministry Takes Back Some Haifa Cancer Claims

The ministry no longer links air pollution to child cancer rates, but does link them to cancer in adults.

Health Ministry Takes Back Some Haifa Cancer Claims