Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: What is Andes strain? Symptoms, mortality rate, treatment, vaccines and all details you need to knowHantavirus Andes strain update: A deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths...
07 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?A deadly hantavirus outbreak has claimed three lives on a luxury cruise ship. Five more individuals are confirmed or suspected cases. The A...
06 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Hantavirus outbreak kills three: What is Hantavirus, its signs and symptoms, how deadly it is, and what should you do now?Hantavirus Symptoms: A deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has claimed three lives, prompting a World Health Organization...
06 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Hantavirus scare: Evacuations planned as suspected outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape VerdeMedics are working to evacuate two individuals with hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship off West Africa after an outbreak claimed...
05 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship: Symptoms, treatment, infections in north AmericaHantavirus, which can cause fatal respiratory illness, can be spread when particles from rodent droppings or urine become airborne. It does...
05 May, 2026, 04.19 AM IST
How to Keep Your Humidifier Clean of MoldUnmaintained humidifiers can become breeding grounds for bacteria and mold, releasing harmful microbes into your home. Regular maintenance,...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
What is 'White Plague'? Why this disease - deadlier than COVID - is rising in the US; Nearly 1,000 cases reported in New York alone; Check symptoms and treatmentTuberculosis, historically known as the 'White Plague,' is experiencing a concerning resurgence globally and in the US, with cases rising s...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
One simple habit during flights can help avoid major health risks later, finds researchAir travel exposes passengers to fatigue, dryness, and potential airborne germs, especially on long or crowded flights. A 2022 study in Env...
14 Sep, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Zydus launches VaxiFluTM trivalent influenza vaccine for flu protection in IndiaZydus Lifesciences has introduced VaxiFlu, a trivalent influenza vaccine, in India. This vaccine aligns with WHO guidelines. It is for indi...
02 Sep, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
Zydus launches vaccine for new strain of influenza virusZydus Lifesciences introduces India's first quadrivalent influenza vaccine, VaxiFlu-4, for protection against four new virus strains as per...
26 Feb, 2025, 01.29 PM IST
Bird flu returns: Is it airborne now?Bird flu, particularly H5N1, poses a pandemic risk if it mutates to spread airborne. Tracking its changes is essential for navigating the r...
03 Feb, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
What is Disease X? Mysterious flu-like illness outbreak wreaks havoc in CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of a flu-like illness named Disease X, with over 400 cases and 143 d...
10 Dec, 2024, 01.47 AM IST
COVID and Flu cases increasing in US. Here is how you can spot differences and stay safeMedical experts have warned that the season for respiratory illnesses will intensify during December and an increased rate of travel and ga...
06 Dec, 2023, 05.55 PM IST
Top US general not ruling out aliens behind flying objectsThe US Air Force general overseeing North American airspace said on Sunday after a series of shoot-downs of unidentified objects that he wo...
14 Feb, 2023, 12.57 AM IST
From altering diets to enhanced hygiene measures, ways to ward off monsoon-related illnessesMost monsoon diseases are treatable and can be managed with appropriate hydration, antibiotics & supportive treatments.
25 Jul, 2022, 04.58 PM IST
New study detects coronavirus genetic material in air, but unclear if particles are infectiousWhether there is potential for SARS-CoV-2 to spread through the air has been less clear.
27 Apr, 2020, 05.55 PM IST
Take the day off from work if you have flu! You can transmit it just by breathingIt's a lot easier to catch a flu than you think.
19 Jan, 2018, 02.57 PM IST