Maimonides, a renowned rabbinic authority and philosopher of the Middle Ages, was also a prolific physician who authored various medical works focusing on a wide range of topics such as ailments, treatments, and general health guidelines.

Maaseh Tuvia, written by Tuvia ben Moshe HaKohein in the early 18th-century, is considered the most influential Hebrew textbook of the sciences in the early modern period.

A discovery in the Czartoryski Library in Krakow revealed that the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chassidic movement, was known in his community as a doctor or healer.

In this discussion, the topic of whether medicine needs to be kosher for Passover (Pesach) is addressed by Rabbi Dovid Heber, who is an expert in kosher pharmaceuticals.

The article explores the sources and nature of vaccine hesitancy and the emotional reactions that arise in discussions around vaccination.

In her book "Under Quarantine: Immigrants and Disease at Israel's Gate," historian Rhona Seidelman explores the history and impact of Shaar Haaliya, a quarantine camp established by Israel during the early years of statehood.

Israel's early efforts to manage mass immigration and prevent the spread of disease are highlighted in historian Rhona Seidelman's book "Under Quarantine: Immigrants and Disease at Israel's Gate."

Yehuda Sabiner, a Ger Hasid, became the first in Israel from his community to complete medical studies at the Technion, paving the way for other Haredim to pursue higher education.

Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "Godfather of THC," discovered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in cannabis responsible for its psychoactive effects and medicinal benefits.

Sherwin B. Nuland, a prominent surgeon and writer, advocated for demystifying death to make it less frightening, believing that the quest for a dignified death is often futile due to the inherent messiness and humiliation of the dying process.