Virus
Many people are experiencing this phenomenon right now – but there is something you can do
The approaching spring brings with it stunning blooms and excellent weather, but also a few annoying health issues that can be reduced. Here are the most prominent.
Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
What your booger color says about your health
We all check the tissue after blowing our noses. This guide describes each color of discharge. Is it something to worry about or is it just a simple cold?
Four home remedies that actually work for winter illnesses
If you wake up with a stabbing feeling in the throat, this might signal that a virus has reached your throat and will make its presence felt. Here are some remedies to try to relieve a sore throat:
Health Ministry doesn't change policy as COVID-19 cases in China reportedly surge
Other countries are reinstating Covid-19 testing for arrivals from China, while the Israeli Health Ministry has not yet announced any new measures.
Israel researchers discover 100,000 new RNA viruses
RNA viruses infect cells by injecting RNA into the cytoplasm of the host cells to transcribe and replicate viral proteins.
Nitric oxide an effective treatment for babies with bronchiolitis - study
An Israeli team found that treatment with inhalations of nitric oxide (NO) is a safe and effective treatment for babies with bronchiolitis.
China reports first death due to H5N1 bird flu since 2015
The case comes as the largest ever recorded avian influenza outbreak continues to spread across the world.
Ancient virus revived from Russian permafrost after 48,500 years - study
The virus, a Pandoravirus, had been lying dormant in Russia's permafrost. The study sheds light on the dangers of climate change awakening prehistoric diseases from permafrost.
Israeli researchers develop invisible face mask
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary invisible face mask to protect wearers against the transmission of COVID, MERS, influenza and other viruses.
Israel finds first bird flu case of the season in turkeys
The slaughterhouse where the infections were found and all the coops within a 10 kilometer radius were placed under quarantine.
Can this eye-disease drug help stop COVID-19? New study thinks so
The FDA-approved drug Verteporfin may be able to stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, by blocking YAP activity and allowing the Hippo pathway to work.
