Virus

Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs

A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux or smoking.

Persistent cough
(ILLUSTRATIVE) Medical staff and nurses roaming the halls of Ichilov Hospital.

Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo

Bacteriophage (illustrative)

Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm

Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 30, 2026.

Israeli isolated in hospital while being tested for suspected Ebola symptoms after visiting DRC


Bird flu spotted in Israel again as outbreaks intensify globally

Since 2021, Europe and the Americas have been suffering from a nearly continuous outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.

 Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes

West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.

 Bird receiving oral swab for West Nile virus testing.

Israeli-Palestinian cooperation vital to preventing spread of disease in cattle - Hebrew U study

"The high transmission rate between the Palestinian Authority and Israel suggests that preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in both areas is of high interest for both of them.”

A cow opens its mouth during feeding at the Johann Dairy farm in Fresno, California, U.S. September 10, 2020. Picture taken September 10, 2020.

Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time

It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.

Polar bear near Kaktovik, Barter Island, Alaska

How testing wastewater could help you predict viruses in the future

How the introduction of comprehensive wastewater surveillance could become a part of our normal public health infrastructure.

 Wastewater is seen inside a Central Marin Sanitation Agency facility in San Rafael, California, U.S., March 29, 2023

Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica

In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.

 Adelie penguins are seen as scientists investigate the impact of climate change on Antarctica's penguin colonies, on the eastern side of the Antarctic peninsula, Antarctica January 17, 2022.

New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns

Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.

 People wearing masks pass by portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China, August 31, 2022

Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel

Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.

 View of Shluhot, on November 23, 2022, following an outbreak of the Avian influenza.

Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel

The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.

 Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection

It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.

 Swine flu illustrative