Elizabeth Wurtzel, author of ‘Prozac Nation,’ dies of breast cancer at age 52 The famed Jewish writer became an advocate for testing for the BRCA gene mutation, which disproportionately affects Jewish women. By Emily Burack January 7, 2020 3:17 pm
Sponsored More doctors changing approach to end-of-life care, Hadassah study finds In Israel and southern European countries, doctors are more likely to use tools to extend life than in northern Europe, North America and Australia. December 16, 2019 12:18 pm
Sponsored Israeli researchers offer new hope for cancer survivors suffering from side effects of treatment Up to 75 percent of cancer survivors suffer cognitive impairments, including problems with attention, memory and learning. November 26, 2019 2:20 pm
This Jewish mom’s brilliant idea makes flying with kids less hellish By Lior Zaltzman October 30, 2019 3:10 pm from Kveller This link opens in a new window
Ideas How to actually make a difference for women battling breast cancer By Rokhl Kafrissen October 28, 2019 2:51 pm
Sponsored Israeli researchers at forefront of fight against breast cancer By Larry Luxner October 17, 2019 2:29 pm
Health care organization linked to Boston’s Jewish community gets $53 million to study dementia By Penny Schwartz September 11, 2019 3:59 pm
Orthodox Jewish doctor loses challenge to New Jersey ‘assisted-suicide’ law By Marcy Oster August 28, 2019 1:50 pm
Sponsored Israel gives new hope to patients with multiple myeloma By Larry Luxner August 26, 2019 12:15 pm
Ashkenazi Jewish women should be screened for breast cancer genes, US task force says By Marcy Oster August 21, 2019 12:48 pm