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Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strain- Union Minister Manjhi admitted to AIIMS with breathing difficulty, fever
- Why are you always covered in mosquito bites while others escape untouched? Scientists uncover the hidden skin chemistry that may make some people irresistible to mosquitoes
- Monsoon illnesses & flu surge lift drug demandMonsoon illnesses and a significant rise in H1N1 cases are driving a surge in demand for acute therapies and flu vaccines. Sales of anti-in...03 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
- Demand for vaccines surges as H1N1, other influenza cases see a sharp riseDemand for flu vaccines has significantly increased this year. At-home vaccination services are seeing a substantial rise in bookings. Rapi...28 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Corporates urge employees to stay alert as H1N1 cases surgeH1N1 cases have increased significantly, and monsoon fevers are at seasonal highs. Companies are issuing safety guidelines and advising emp...26 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- In 2009, researchers acquired a laboratory colony of Aedes aegypti in Delhi and kept it without insecticide pressure. 17 years later, 10 micrograms killed 97.91% of females, yet survivors rapidly activated detoxification enzymesA Delhi study reveals mosquitoes surviving common insecticide treatments. This survival gap suggests a potential early warning of developin...20 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-controlScientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to...10 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Flu not going away? Delhi-NCR reports 1,344 H1N1 cases; doctors reveal warning signs you shouldn't ignoreDelhi-NCR is witnessing a significant surge in H1N1 influenza cases this year. Delhi alone has reported over thirteen hundred cases, a subs...07 Aug, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Japan's Takeda bets on dengue vax to reshape India playbookTakeda Pharmaceutical's new dengue vaccine Qdenga received approval in India. The vaccine is expected to launch commercially in early 2027....05 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- New insurance norms for hospital admission: 'Unnecessary hospitalisation' won't be allowed; doctors fear genuine mediclaims may be deniedNew insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated...31 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Mosquito killer drone: This 40-gram, palm-sized AI micro-drone kills flying insects and could one day help 'eradicate' mosquitoesMosquito killer drone: A palm-sized AI micro-drone has autonomously detected, tracked and intercepted a flying moth in mid-air, marking a s...16 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Science behind boiling lemon peels with bay leaves: What studies say about this popular practice and its benefitsBoiling lemon peels and bay leaves creates a pleasant home fragrance through aromatic compounds. These natural ingredients release scents w...15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Health emergency: Dengue fever outbreak declared in Rarotonga, New ZealandCook Islands faces a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga. Seven cases are confirmed, prompting a swift response. The government initiates 'O...25 May, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
- Dengue fever outbreak reported in Cook Islands; Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji already in viral infection's gripSeveral Pacific island nations, including Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji, are facing a rise in dengue fever cases. A Samoan boy recen...28 Apr, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
- Pacific islands battle dengue fever outbreak, Samoan boy dies in Auckland hospitalMisiafa Lene, a 12-year-old boy from Samoa, succumbed to dengue fever in Auckland. He contracted the disease in Samoa. He was then medicall...18 Apr, 2025, 03.12 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
- Mathematical model could help predict dengue fever epidemicScientists have developed a new mathematical model that could predict the spread of dengue fever in urban areas and may help contain the de...25 Dec, 2015, 04.01 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
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