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How to ease a stuffy nose and sleep better at night

Nasal congestion often worsens at night, disrupting sleep; experts suggest hydration, humidity, breathing techniques and simple lifestyle steps to ease symptoms, while advising medical care if congestion persists or worsens

Smadar Cohen-Tarkel | 01.09.26

Baby, 2 months old, dies of influenza, the 6th child in current flu wave

Health Ministry continues to call on the entire population to get vaccinated; At the same time, Hadassah Ein Kerem is fighting for the life of the baby who was not vaccinated against measles

Or Hadar | 01.07.26

עומס ניכר בחדר המיון בשיבא בעונת מחלות החורף

Pediatric wards under strain as flu cases surge and vaccination rates remain low

Pediatricians are reporting children arriving in critical condition with pneumonia, heart infections and seizures, but despite the severe illness only 13% of children under the age of 5 have been vaccinated this year

Or Hadar | 12.25.25

Pneumonia after the flu: how to spot the danger before it’s too late

Think the flu is over, then the fever returns? A bacterial infection may have followed the virus; with flu cases surging, early pneumonia signs are critical; Dr. Shai Moshe Amor urges flu shots, even if they don’t fully prevent illness

Dr. Shai Moshe Amor | 12.18.25

חזרה למסכות במחלקת הילדים בבית החולים וולפסון

Health Ministry recommends masks for at-risk populations over severe flu season

Those over 65 and chronically ill should consider wearing masks in enclosed spaces; Four children have died from the flu in theh past month, three of whom were unvaccinated; only 50% of those aged 65 and over have been vaccinated

Or Hadar | 12.16.25

First Israeli hospital reinstates masking as severe flu wave sweeps country

Wolfson Medical Center mandates masks in pediatric ward amid surge in H3N2 infections; health officials warn of highly contagious mutated strain driving rare child fatalities and rising hospitalizations

Sarit Rosenblum | 12.12.25

Israeli doctors call for hospital mask mandate as global flu surge triggers renewed restrictions

Top Israeli physicians urge return to masking for medical staff amid spike in flu cases and child deaths; UK, Canada and Spain reintroduce COVID-era measures as aggressive H3N2 strain overwhelms hospitals and spreads rapidly among children and seniors

Sarit Rosenblum | 12.09.25

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