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What is the Nipah virus? New outbreak in India puts Asia on health alert

Thailand and Nepal have stepped up screening of travelers from India after five Nipah virus cases were confirmed in West Bengal, with about 100 people isolated in Kolkata, as experts warn of fatal encephalitis and mortality rates of up to 75% but say the risk of wider spread remains relatively low

Oren Reis, Tzur Gueta | 01.28.26

Israel confirms first case of more aggressive monkeypox strain as vaccine shortage persists

The Health Ministry said the case was detected last week in a traveler returning to Israel, likely from the UAE, where officials say the strain is spreading in the community; no additional cases have been identified so far

Or Hadar | 01.06.26

Flu surge in Israel: ICUs fill, Health Ministry urges masks and vaccination

Hospitals in Israel are coming under growing strain as hundreds are hospitalized with influenza, including children in intensive care; doctors warn that wards are filling up and many parents regret not vaccinating their children

Or Hadar | 12.18.25

Sneeze with manners, not mayhem: why you should stop saying ‘bless you’ and other winter etiquette surprises

Veteran etiquette expert shares surprising tips for staying courteous during the rainy season — all part of her polite survival guide for winter's viruses, puddles and public discomforts

Alexandra Lukash | 12.14.25

חזרה למסכות במחלקת הילדים בבית החולים וולפסון

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

Israel sees early, severe Flu surge as children hit hard and vaccination rates stay low

A sharp November jump in flu A is shown in Maccabi data; nearly 6 in 10 preschoolers tested were positive, and a quarter of community PCR samples came back flu A, up from 5% a year ago; only 13% have been vaccinated

Or Hadar | 12.05.25

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

ריסוס הדברה בדיור ציבורי בהונג קונג, בעקבות מקרים של צ'יקונגוניה

Chikungunya virus outbreak in China: Thousands infected amid aggressive containment measures

China faces its largest-ever chikungunya outbreak with over 7,700 cases, mostly in Foshan; authorities deploy forced hospitalizations, drones and fines to contain the virus spread as concerns grow over local transmission

Tzur Gueta | 08.08.25

Polio virus found in wastewater in several Israeli cities

Israeli health officials detected poliovirus in sewage from several cities, signaling renewed spread; Health Ministry urges immediate vaccination, warning the virus can cause irreversible paralysis, especially in unvaccinated individuals

Or Hadar | 08.07.25

An illustration of neurons from an Alzheimer’s patient, showing amyloid beta protein deposits

Dormant virus and head trauma: New clue in Alzheimer’s research

Neurodegenerative brain diseases continue to pose a major medical challenge, with no known cure; research shows herpes simplex virus (HSV) infects brain cells and may trigger inflammation and neuronal degeneration

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.26.25

השחקן ג'ין הקמן ואישתו בטסי אראקאווה בטקס פרסי גלובוס הזהב, 2003

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

Dr. Roy Zucker, an infectious disease specialist, says hantavirus is a rare infection, uncommon in Israel but more prevalent in South America and certain areas of the US; localized outbreaks occur every few years, prompting the CDC to monitor cases closely

Tzur Gueta | 03.09.25

'Stomach flu' Norovirus spreads in US: These are the symptoms

The US is facing a norovirus outbreak with infection rates twice the average; Experts attribute the surge to factors such as a new strain, the winter season and more; 'Norovirus is highly contagious and a leading cause of gastroenteritis, however, Israel has not seen a significant outbreak in recent years' says Dr. Khuzaima Khamaisi

Tzur Gueta | 01.30.25

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

HMPV virus spreads in China: What are the symptoms and is there cause for concern?

Experts warn that for those with weakened immune systems or chronic respiratory diseases, HMPV can lead to complications such as shortness of breath and hospitalization; 'Recommend getting the flu vaccine to reduce the risk of dual infections, which could be more severe'

Tzur Gueta | 01.07.25

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