‘The world’s best brains have come together to beat this thing’: Interview with Prof. Dina Ben-Yehuda, head of the hematology department at Hadassah Medical Center
But spike of ear infections in Chalcolithic could indicate that adding dairy to our diet gave us more than a calcium boost
Breakthrough device invented at Ben-Gurion University could reach market within months; meanwhile normal speech sprays infectious droplets that can remain in the air for minutes, doctors warn
Scientists elucidate the conditions under which huge virus’ starfish-shaped seal attaches to a hapless host cell and opens up to inject its viral DNA
The syndrome shares symptoms with toxic shock and Kawasaki disease, which Governor Andrew Cuomo said included inflammation of the blood vessels and potentially fatal damage to the heart
Rectal swabs show virus persistence long after our nasopharyngeal systems are clear, studies show
Studies show why men may be more susceptible to COVID-19 and how the virus may leave those who survive infertile
Journalist Lawrence Wright’s novel ‘The End of October,’ about a planet-threatening pandemic, will haunt your thoughts and force you to examine your own behavior
At Israel’s only dedicated COVID-19 hospital, staff place photos of their faces on their PPE so patients can see who is caring for them behind the protective gear, an idea that has gone viral
Florida is among the 10 hardest-hit states with 19,895 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Sunday; death toll climbs in N.Y.C. as U.S. crosses 22,000 dead
As the epidemic is set to peak, physicians and senior health officials speak out on their concerns
Six women who are defying the ‘be fruitful and multiply’ imperative of Israeli society (and one who regrets bowing to it) explain why they have decided not to bring children into the world
Hospital directors are furious at Health Ministry directive to allocate 80 percent of resources to those with the coronavirus, calling it a death sentence for those suffering from cancer, heart attacks, strokes or other life endangering conditions
These Israeli companies are overcoming the obstacle of the coronavirus - whether it’s training in precise medical techniques, growing cannabis in Uganda or diagnosing a sick lake by satellite
Americans also urged to wear masks as coronavirus pandemic worsens ■ Widespread mask use in the East may explain the slowing progression of the disease compared with the West
Scientific observation gradually prevailed over the belief that outbreaks stemmed from God’s wrath, but the dilemma over succoring the sick remains
Research shows that a large part of the public quickly develops indifference to risks, including the risk of coronavirus. How do we overcome the attitude that ‘it won’t happen to me’?
From Camus to Saramago, from Chaucer to Atwood, writers for centuries have painted horrifying scenes of death and destruction wrought by plagues. Your (post) apocalyptic reading list for a coronavirus quarantine
Are we fated to be solitary for all time, or can we become one with another? New developments in brain research are shedding light on one of our most elusive questions: the nature of human relations
The pandemic is almost certainly far worse than the official numbers say and meantime the price of oil has plummeted
Wild scaly anteaters carry a virus closely related to SARS-CoV-2 and could be the source of the disease, researchers say, and suggest banning their sale and consumption
Coronavirus Study hasn’t been peer-reviewed, but there’s plenty of evidence for correlations between blood type and susceptibility to everything from malaria to cancer
Medical students, grad students and faculty with lab skills belatedly embraced by healthcare system are volunteering in droves to facilitate testing as COVID-19 spreads in Israel
Will epigenetics save us? What about fish? Climate change stories that should be on your radar, brought to you by Haaretz and the world media
In a country where the concept of personal space is virtually nonexistent, many Israelis are struggling to deal with the new requirements
The Palestinian Authority has imposed strict rules on what can remain open, but nobody wants to think about what would happen if the virus were to spread through Palestinian towns
Recent research suggests that if we fast for 16 hours out of the day, we can expect a dramatic increase in lifespan. Still, the long-term implications of confining our calorie intake to an eight-hour period are still not clear. Israeli scientists weigh in
Genuine change may only come from those who have been absent from the equation so far: fathers
Public events like Purim parades are canceled, Netanyahu urges people to try ‘Namaste’ greeting, Orthodox Jews attempt to see the funny side of the crisis – and there's even an app with an 'Isolated Together' chat
Schools urge to remain calm, close in 'abundance of caution' ■ One parent is the second of two confirmed cases in New York