West Bengal witnesses sudden spurt in dengue casesWest Bengal is experiencing a concerning surge in dengue cases, with 1,633 new infections reported across 16 districts in just 20 days. Sou...
18 Aug, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
Bengaluru dengue cases double. BBMP commissioner infected. Hyderabad warnedAs the monsoon progresses, dengue cases in Bengaluru and Hyderabad are increasing. BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has tested posi...
25 Jun, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Dengue risk re-evaluated: India research finds first infections can be as severe as secondaryA recent study conducted in India challenges the common belief that dengue becomes severe only during secondary infections. Published in Na...
11 Mar, 2024, 11.21 AM IST
Study suggests prior Zika infection may heighten risk of severe dengueA recent study suggests that individuals previously infected with Zika may face an increased risk of developing severe dengue and requiring...
07 Feb, 2024, 07.45 PM IST
What is the Dengue Prevention Pill by Johnson & Johnson? Understanding how the drug operatesJohnson & Johnson's recent announcement heralds a promising breakthrough in combatting dengue fever, often known as "breakbone fever" due t...
21 Oct, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
Dengue causing blood pressure, heart rate changesIn India, dengue infection is spreading rapidly in Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Mumbai has reported a significant upsurge...
29 Sep, 2023, 12.56 AM IST
A global dengue coalition to deliver treatment within 5 years: Lancet commentThe Dengue Alliance, a coalition of institutions from dengue-endemic countries, plans to develop a new treatment for dengue within five yea...
01 Sep, 2023, 08.11 PM IST
Dengue infection tally crosses 2000-mark in Delhi, over 1200 cases in OctoberThe city has also recorded 200 cases of malaria and 40 cases of chikungunya this year, the report said. The dengue infection tally had stoo...
31 Oct, 2022, 07.40 PM IST
Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes: ResearchHow mosquitoes seek out and feed on their hosts are important factors in how a virus circulates in nature. Mosquitoes spread diseases by ac...
05 Jul, 2022, 10.30 AM IST
Hemorrhaging, abdominal pain: 6 warning signs of severe dengueDengue can escalate very quickly, and turn into a severe and life-threatening ailment.
16 May, 2022, 12.07 PM IST
Can you get Covid-19 & dengue at the same time? Experts say it's possible, treatment can be complicatedFor a treating doctor it is like 'walking a tight rope'.
26 Sep, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
Covid-19, dengue double infection treatment complicated; needs balanced approach: ExpertsDelhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was shifted to LNJP Hospital on Wednesday for COVID-19 treatment and tested positive for dengue ...
25 Sep, 2020, 04.04 PM IST
Shared latest data on dengue vaccine with authorities: SanofiYesterday, the Philippines government ordered an investigation into the immunisation of more than 7.3 lakh children with the company's deng...
05 Dec, 2017, 04.45 PM IST
First drug treatment for dengue in the offingDengue virus is estimated to infect up to 400 million people globally each year, researchers said.
10 Sep, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
New way to prevent dengue fever foundDengue is a viral infection spread between humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Dengue causes flu-like symptoms, including intense headaches...
01 Apr, 2015, 06.36 PM IST
Powerful antibody against dengue virus foundWhile antibody 5J7 has been found to be effective against DENV-3, the remaining two serotypes of dengue virus (DENV-2 and DENV-4) have to b...
22 Feb, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Device to detect dengue from saliva in 20 minutesThe device developed by The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) in Singapore is currently undergoing further development.
30 Jan, 2015, 02.51 PM IST