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From left to right: Prof. Ayelet Erez of Weizmann Institute of Science, Dr. Yarden Ariav, a researcher in Erez’s lab, and Dr. Samah Hayek, senior epidemiologist at Clalit Health Services and a senior lecturer in Tel Aviv University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science and Clalit Innovation)
August 3, 2026, 2:30 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread
Researchers say mouse models and data from 5 million health fund members show erectile dysfunction drug and statins may improve outcomes by blocking cholesterol needed for cells to metastasize
By Diana Bletter
Terri Swain-Collins uses a treadmill in the care of physiotherapist Alison MacDonald on May 20, 2025, at Kingston Injury Management, a clinic in Kingston, Ontario, in Canada. (Lisa Callahan via AP)
June 2, 2025, 4:53 am
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
Cancer centers and insurance plans should consider making exercise coaching a new standard of care for colon cancer survivors, say experts after study conducted in Israel and other countries
By Carla K. Johnson
Illustrative photo of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy treatment. (via Shutterstock)
April 28, 2024, 11:24 am
BGU researchers use novel chemo delivery to kill colorectal cancer liver metastases
Attaching chemo drugs to specially modified nano polymers that target tumors and avoid side effects also appears to prevent melanoma from spreading to lungs in mice
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative image: Doctors reading an x-ray for signs of cancer (nd3000 via iStock by Getty Images)
December 8, 2022, 12:26 pm
2 common drugs may help protect against secondary cancer, small Israeli study finds
Darlin and Etopan appear to cut the chances of cancer returning elsewhere in body by reducing inflammation and stress, according to peer-reviewed research
By Nathan Jeffay
Former Polish President Alekdander Kwasniewski touches a memorial for slain Jews at a ceremony marking 70 years since Polish villagers murdered hundreds of their Jewish neighbors during World War II, in Jedwabne, Poland, July 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
September 12, 2022, 1:51 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 12: Poland seeks WWII reparations – for Jews killed by Poles
Diaspora reporter Judah Ari Gross delves into a shocking story out of Poland; health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings us the latest in COVID research and a cancer detection blood test
By ToI Staff
This microscope image made available by the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research in 2015 shows human colon cancer cells with the nuclei stained red. (NCI Center for Cancer Research via AP)
July 29, 2020, 11:29 pm
Antioxidant-rich diet may increase bowel cancer risk, Israeli researchers find
Hebrew University team says foods including black tea, berries and chocolate could abet tumor growth by aiding mutated proteins in colon
By Luke Tress
Human cancer cells with nuclei (specifically the DNA) stained blue. The central and right-most cell are in interphase, so the entire nuclei are labeled. The cell on the left is going through mitosis and its DNA has condensed. (TenOfAllTrades/Wikipedia)
January 23, 2019, 1:02 pm
Allergy-triggering cells could be used to fight colon cancer, Israel study says
Tel Aviv University researchers say cancer-fighting skills of eosinophils, the white blood cells that are responsible for allergies, could pave way to new drugs
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: An elderly man crosses the street in Tel Aviv, May 20, 2009. (Serge Attal/Flash90)
December 13, 2018, 1:16 pm
Cancer is Israel’s biggest killer, though death rate is among lowest in world
Arab Israelis more than twice as likely to die from man-made causes — accidents, murders, suicides — than Jewish Israelis, official figures show
By ToI Staff
Human DNA strand (iStock by Getty Images)
October 19, 2017, 12:47 pm
Israel’s NRGene identifies mutation that causes colon cancer
Startup’s software can accurately and efficiently find genetic mutations in humans, says CEO Gil Ronen
By Shoshanna Solomon
Working on breast cancer research at the Ben-Porath laboratory, Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. (Keren Freeman/Flash90)
October 18, 2017, 3:04 pm
Cancer rates for men down in Israel, but not for women
Results attributed to decrease in colon and prostate cancer rates; breast cancer incidence stable for 25 years
By ToI Staff
Test tubes filled with blood samples (Illustrative photo credit: Rebecca Zeffert/Flash90)
May 13, 2015, 1:17 am
Israeli start-up may revolutionize colon cancer detection
Researchers develop algorithm that analyzes blood samples from existing medical records to screen for the disease
By Tamar Pileggi
An illustration of a cancer cell. (Credit/Shutterstock)
February 19, 2015, 4:45 pm
Research shows strong ties between gum disease and cancer
‘Troublemaking’ bacteria that is a major factor in periodontitis prevents the body from properly fending off cancerous cells, Hebrew U research shows
By David Shamah
Rendition of a Check-Cap pill traveling through the colon (Screenshot)
October 26, 2014, 6:51 pm
China backs ‘easier-to-stomach’ Israeli colon screening
China’s largest conglomerate is investing in Check-Cap’s pill-based colonoscopy substitute, hoping more people will be screened
By David Shamah
MK Yakov Litzman speaks during a Knesset session in 2007. (photo credit: Michal Fattal/Flash90)
November 13, 2012, 3:12 pm
‘Colonoscopy? I’ll take Psalms instead’
In lieu of cancer testing, deputy health minister reportedly opts for reciting Biblical verses
By Gabe Fisher
Sarah Tuttle-Singer
August 24, 2012, 4:02 pm
Sarah Tuttle-Singer
‘Sickening,’ my ass
What is it about the sight of two posteriors raising awareness for cancer that raises such rancor among Times of Israel readers?
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