Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
26 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Quote of the day by George Michael: 'I seem to think that anything worth having in life has to be...' Life lessons on goals, success, hard work and hardships by British singer and songwriterQuote of the day by George Michael highlights the connection between success, hard work, goals, and hardships. The quote explains that many...
24 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles awayA cruise ship outbreak was identified as hantavirus. South African experts rapidly investigated a passenger evacuated with pneumonia. Initi...
23 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'Don’t marry until you’ve stopped loving the woman you’ve chosen, until you see her clearly, otherwise...' - The dark reality of love and marriage explored by the legendary Russian novelistRussian author Leo Tolstoy continues to spark debate through a memorable quote of the day from his novel War and Peace, where Prince Andrei...
22 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identifiedA rare hantavirus outbreak sickened passengers and crew on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina. Three people have died, and one is in inte...
06 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Hantavirus death prompts WHO to trace passengers on Africa flightA cruise ship off Cape Verde is facing a hantavirus outbreak. Seven cases, including three deaths, have been reported. The virus, spread by...
05 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by American writer Sidney Sheldon: 'Life is like a novel. It is filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page.'Sidney Sheldon achieved global fame as a novelist after success in Broadway and Hollywood. His life story emphasizes embracing life's uncer...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: ‘An arrogant person considers himself perfect. There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.’Leo Tolstoy's profound literary works explore the human conscience, delving into moral conflict and the pursuit of truth. His characters gr...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Don't mistake pneumonia for influenza or cold, watch out for chest pain when coughingVarious infectious agents like viruses, bacteria and fungi cause pneumonia.
12 Nov, 2022, 05.35 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: What you need to know about pneumonia as we battle rising pollution levelsPneumonia can either be mild or even life-threatening. It has deadly effects on infants and young children, people older than age 65, and p...
12 Nov, 2022, 12.32 PM IST
Did you have pneumonia during Covid-19 infection? You may be at a great risk of dementia, says studyThose with Covid pneumonia have higher risk of dementia than others.
22 Apr, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
India makes progress in child vaccination against diarrhoea, pneumonia amid pandemic: ReportNew Delhi, India made significant progress in 2020 in ensuring children receive immunisation that provide protection against diarrhoea and ...
12 Nov, 2021, 04.58 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: Weak lungs, poor immune system can increase Covid severity in adultsGlobally, pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five.
12 Nov, 2020, 02.08 PM IST
Coronavirus detected in Wuhan in late December: ChinaSince the coronavirus outbreak, the pandemic has killed 3,331 people in China with the number of infections rising to 81,740, the National ...
07 Apr, 2020, 04.39 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: Don't ignore minor signs; visit a doctor if sharp chest pain, dry cough persistLata Mangeshkar is suffering from pneumonia along with left ventricular failure.
12 Nov, 2019, 12.06 PM IST
Chest pain & decreased urination? It could be a deadly form of pneumoniaPneumonia may further lead to complications such as respiratory or kidney failure.
12 Nov, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
India has highest number of pneumonia & diarrhoea deaths among children: ReportThe Health Ministry recently announced that the PCV that can combat pneumonia, will be rolled out as part of the Universal Immunisation Pro...
10 Nov, 2016, 11.02 PM IST