Flu
5 myths about the flu vaccine that it is time to shatter once and for all
Flu can cause complications in the heart and the nervous system. Dr. Shelly Lipman from Hillel Yaffe Medical Center dispels 5 myths about infection, vaccine safety, and its effectiveness.
Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
Here are all the best methods to clear a stuffy nose in seconds
Flu season is upon us, and with it are a handful of home remedies. Here are some tried-and-tested tricks to clear your blocked nose.
Zarka urges COVID-19 responsibility, caution in new wave of Omicron, flu
Before meeting family members at high risk, people should undergo an antigen test to make sure they themselves will not infect others.
Everyone's sick these days. What can you do?
The winter illnesses are here, and lots of people are walking around with runny noses, coughs and tired faces. Here are some ways to prevent and manage these winter ailments.
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.
Is your child stuffy? Here's what you should and shouldn't do
Children catch colds 6-8 times a year on average: double the average of adults.
Flu season is upon us. Here's what you need to know
Every year, we are urged to get vaccinated against the flu, but this year it is more urgent than ever.
Israel's COVID-19 czar fears new wave combined with flu, urges vaccines
Israel's COVID-19 czar Prof. Salman Zarka calls for the voluntary wearing of face masks in risky places and antigen testing as the Jewish High Holy Days approach.
Can the annual flu vaccine reduce risk of stroke? - study
Researchers found that patients who had gotten a flu shot were 12% less likely to have a stroke than those who had not gotten a flu shot.
Flu vaccine campaigns begin in Israel amid COVID-19 cross infection fears
The two largest health maintenance organizations in Israel are already inviting their members to community clinics to get their flu shots.
Tomato flu: The suspected new virus affecting children in India
It is as of yet unclear if the flu is caused by a new virus or is an aftereffect of a known virus.