Want to avoid cold and flu naturally? Heart surgeon reveals a simple daily immunity checklistUS-based cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London has shared practical tips to reduce the risk of cold and flu through an Instagram report. ...
31 Dec, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
Doctors bust a long-held winter myth about what really gives you a cold. What is actually behind the viral illness?For years, wet hair and cold weather were blamed for causing colds, but doctors say this belief is misplaced. Medical experts from the Clev...
17 Dec, 2025, 07.45 PM IST
7 superfoods experts swear by to keep colds and flu away this winterBoost your immunity this cold and flu season with seven superfoods. Experts highlight leafy greens, probiotic-rich foods, citrus fruits, be...
14 Nov, 2025, 07.06 AM IST
Doctors share the cold and flu season must-haves to stock in your cabinet todayCold and flu season comes with discomfort, but being prepared ahead can make recovery manageable. Experts advise stocking up on fever reduc...
20 Sep, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
Amid HMPV scare, US sees surge in flu symptoms, norovirus, and other viral illnesses. Here's how you can protect yourselfThe United States is reportedly seeing a surge in norovirus, flu symptoms and other viral illnesses amid HMPV outbreak in China. The sympto...
16 Jan, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSVWinter brings increased flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds. To protect yourself, wash hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid touching...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
HMPV alert: Doctor who has treated HMPV virus patients shares advice amid Bengaluru casesThe health ministry confirmed two Human Metapneumovirus cases in Karnataka. The virus is circulating globally, including India. Experts adv...
06 Jan, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
Flu Hospital Admissions Surge in England: NHS Struggling with Rising Cases Amid Cold SnapFlu hospital admissions in England have skyrocketed, quadrupling in just one month, as the NHS faces unprecedented pressure.
05 Jan, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
As schools reopen in UAE, health experts warn of potential surge in flu cases. Symptoms, vaccination and other detailsHealth experts in the UAE are warning of a potential rise in flu cases as people return from summer vacations and schools reopen. Flu seaso...
28 Aug, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
'It's seasonal flu, not Covid this time'Doctors are seeing an increasing number of patients with flu-like symptoms, which they say is earlier than the usual peak flu season. The g...
20 Jul, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
'No spurt in Covid cases, but hospitals are ready to handle cases'To be sure, hospitals are re-stocking medical supplies, identifying isolation areas, and reinforcing Covid-19 appropriate behaviour to deal...
27 Dec, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases in Delhi: Know what it is & why you should be concernedDr Vishakh Varma, senior consultant and HoD, Critical Care Medicine at Aakash Healthcare, said since the symptoms of swine flu are quite si...
17 Aug, 2022, 10.21 PM IST
New theory explains why a coronavirus-flu 'twindemic' may never happenBefore the coronavirus became a global threat, influenza was the among the most common severe respiratory infections each year.
09 Apr, 2022, 04.03 PM IST
Covid symptoms have changed and disease has become milder, say Kolkata doctorsNeighbourhood general practitioners in the city realised some time last month that the virus had altered symptoms when they found multiple ...
12 Nov, 2021, 11.32 PM IST
It's the flu season. Get all your necessary vaccinations on timeExperts say people can get both their Covid and flu shots at the same time.
07 Oct, 2021, 12.53 PM IST
The office PC keyboard, mouse or coffee mug may have the flu virus on itUnlike the common cold, the flu can develop into a more serious condition, such as pneumonia.
21 Jun, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
- Don't let winter diseases keep you down for long
Now that winter’s bitter cold is all set to make way for spring, it’s time when people start falling prey to influenza viruses.
25 Jan, 2008, 12.00 AM IST