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Ten families around the world appear naturally immune to viruses

Scientists found a rare mutation in a small number of people that gives broad viral resistance and could guide future antiviral treatments as researchers work to develop defenses against both known and emerging diseases

Dr. Aner Ottolenghi, Dr. Dror Bar-Nir | 12.03.25

Runny nose in the fall: Cold, allergy or flu? How do you tell the difference?

Dr. Lior Seluk of Sheba Medical Center outlines how to distinguish between cold, flu, allergy and asthma, and highlights why proper diagnosis is crucial, especially in winter

Dr. Lior Seluk | 10.16.25

Why are some people perpetually sick during winter? Experts explain

Winter illnesses are on the rise, with many suffering from repeated infections; experts share the causes behind this phenomenon and offer tips to break the cycle, focusing on hygiene, vaccinations, nutrition and other preventive measures

Tzur Gueta | 01.13.25

Five-year-old girl dies of flu; hospitals at full capacity

Child suffers system failure after two others succumb to the virus; hospital occupancy tops 100%; experts recommend vaccines

Sarit Rosenblum | 01.06.25

Winter woes: Is it COVID-19, the flu, a common cold or RSV? Here's how to tell

Runny nose, cough and fever? Winter brings a wave of viral illnesses with similar symptoms but varying degrees of severity; what are the key differences, when should you consult a doctor and what should you know about vaccines and treatments? Here's a seasonal illness guide

Tzur Gueta | 12.31.24

Flu hospitalizations in Israel skyrocket 60% in a week

Hospital data from recent weeks show number of hospitalized youths rose sharply, with experts warning low vaccination rates lead to more dangerous cases

Nina Fox | 12.24.24

This is why we are feeling more sick this winter

More Israelis are sick this winter than have been in recent decades, and the high volume of patients is leading to extended waiting times for hospital beds, even in the hallways of internal medicine departments; While the flu vaccine may not offer perfect protection, it does help reduce infection rates and prevent severe illness

Dr. Eyal Brown | 02.27.24

Flu puts hospitals at full capacity, doctors warn: 'desperate situation, losing patients'

Prof. Avishai Elis, Chairman of the Israel Society of Internal Medicine says there has never been such a harsh winter; 'There was no preparation for this scenario'

Adir Yanko | 02.25.24

Health Ministry braces for flu season but more concerned with COVID

Ministry monitors high rates of pediatric hospitalization from flu in the southern hemisphere but says expectations locally are for usual morbidity after the population recovers its immunity lost during the COVID pandemic

Adir Yanko | 10.01.23

COVID or common cold? The symptom guide that clears the air

Increasing infections from new COVID strains and a rise in other viral illnesses make it challenging to identify what you're suffering from; What vaccines are available? What treatments work? When to visit the ER? Your complete guide

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.19.23

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