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Ebola outbreak, but no vaccine; WHO declares international emergency over rare strain spreadThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and...19 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST- In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...17 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan — here's how to test yourselfNew research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, health...13 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- Hantavirus most infectious as soon as symptoms appear: WHOThe hantavirus behind the deadly outbreak on a cruise ship is most infectious as soon as symptoms appear, the World Health Organization sai...12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- 2 Indians aboard cruise ship with hantavirus cases evacuated to NetherlandsTwo Indian crew members from the Dutch ship MV Hondius have been evacuated to the Netherlands. The ship reported a hantavirus outbreak. Bot...11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Hantavirus outbreak: All about Andes virus strain that can transmit person to person as CDC classifies virus as level 3 emergency responseHantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person -- Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelli...09 May, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship: India monitors situation, no cases on Indian soilThe Union Health Ministry is monitoring hantavirus cases on the cruise ship MV Hondius, where three deaths and five confirmed infections ha...08 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Ancient disease pressures may have driven early human migration patternsNew research reveals malaria's profound impact on early human settlements across Africa. Scientists used advanced models to show how diseas...08 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
- Academy of Digital Health Sciences launches ‘AI for All’ healthcare initiativeTwo new educational programs are being introduced to support this goal. These programs are designed to equip professionals with the skills ...07 May, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- How many countries are affected by the Hantavirus outbreak, how concerning is it?Virus: A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has raised global concern, with at least eight countries involved in trac...06 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary IslandsA luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has claimed at least ...06 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- A cruise ship is waiting for help after three people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreakA cruise ship faces a health crisis off Cape Verde after three passengers died and others fell seriously ill from suspected hantavirus. The...05 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship leaves 3 dead, WHO confirms: What is it and how does it spread?A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses, with one patient in inten...04 May, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
- Outdoor Cats in the U.S. Often Live Shorter Lives, And the Data Is Hard to IgnoreEmpirical data reveals outdoor cats have a median lifespan of 7.25 years, significantly shorter than indoor cats. This is attributed to cum...28 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- Cleaning Pros Share the Safest Ways to Disinfect Kids’ ToysKeeping children's toys clean is vital for their health. Experts highlight that regular washing and disinfection significantly reduce the s...13 Apr, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Reliance’s Anant Ambani launches Vantara University to build global talent in wildlife sciences.Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani launched Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat, a pioneering institution dedicated to...12 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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