Preventive health care often takes a back seat in the Orthodox Jewish community due to the pressures of leading a frum life.

Dr. Daniel J. Drucker, a Canadian scientist, recently won Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize for his groundbreaking research in diabetes treatment.

Martin "Blimp" Levy, a morbidly obese Jewish wrestler in the mid-20th century, was discovered working in a sideshow and became known for his massive size, unusual dietary habits, and surprising agility in the ring.