How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
24 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Hantavirus in India? Health Ministry activates precautionary surveillance measures; check what is Andes virus, signs, symptoms and prevention tipsHantavirus update: India has heightened surveillance for Hantavirus following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported eig...
10 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus not known for rapid human transmission, spreads through rodents: ExpertsHantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship with Indian nationals have sparked concerns, but experts declare these infections are confined to ...
08 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
This headache can kill in 24 hours. Here's what doctors want you to knowA deadly bacterial meningitis can strike fast. Early signs like a stiff neck, a specific rash, and extreme light sensitivity demand urgent ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi, overall mortality rate goes upDelhi saw an increase in respiratory disease deaths in 2024. Circulatory ailments led to the most fatalities, surpassing infectious disease...
15 Jan, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Study links COVID-19 to faster onset of type 1 diabetes symptoms in childrenA recent study published in JAMA suggests that children with both COVID-19 and early type 1 diabetes may show symptoms of the autoimmune di...
16 Jul, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
Dengue, monkeypox, abnormal Covid-19 vaccine coverage: Health threats which are in store in 2024New health threats are plaguing 2024, with the emergence of the JN. 1 coronavirus strain, mosquito carrier diseases, monkeypox, as well as ...
02 Jan, 2024, 10.12 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes drug can reduce risk of long Covid by 40 per cent, says studyAbout 1,126 obese/overweight people who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 participated in the study that was carried out by a group of researc...
09 Jun, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseasesThis is especially true for Africa and Asia, continents that have been hotspots for deadly disease spread from humans to animals or vice ve...
28 Apr, 2022, 04.10 PM IST
Mutation in spike protein dominant form of Covid, eight times more infectiousThe study confirms findings that D614G, one of the mutations, makes the virus more transmissible.
18 Feb, 2021, 05.12 PM IST
Coronavirus may survive on surfaces longer in winterEven little heat could break the Covid virus down.
19 Dec, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
Here are 10 things you can do to prevent liver inflammationHepatitis, which is contagious, can be prevented by avoiding personal contact with someone who is infected.
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