Hantavirus-hit liner reaches Rotterdam, crew being quarantined and ship disinfectedThe MV Hondius arrived at Landtong, a narrow peninsula about 10 km long that is part of Rotterdam port and far from any urban centre. Sever...
19 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship set to reach Rotterdam port as final destinationThe cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by hantavirus, has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection. Remaining crew and medical staff will undergo quar...
18 May, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and preventionEbola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. In...
18 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksDespite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, industry experts anticipate a record number of passengers this year. Man...
17 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Hantavirus requires prolonged close contact for transmission unlike Covid: Soumya SwaminathanFormer WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan believes the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is containable. The virus requires prolonge...
09 May, 2026, 09.47 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
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Woman felt strange sensation in legs for 6 months, pain was worse at night while lying down. Hyderabad Neurologist reveals what went wrongDR Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, revealed a case in which a woman experienced strange pain in her legs f...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
A dose of creatine may help relieve long Covid symptomsCreatine is already shown to be safe and has minimal side-effects. It's also reasonably inexpensive and easy to take each day. Given there ...
29 Sep, 2023, 08.41 AM IST
New study to focus on treatment for long Covid that causes symptoms like brain fog, sleep disorderThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) will conduct studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, a condition that affects millions ...
01 Aug, 2023, 09.27 AM IST
Another long Covid symptom emerges: Persistent headachesA latest survey by Saridon, the well known headache relief brand from Bayer's consumer health, revealed that 93% of respondents who experie...
06 Jul, 2023, 11.13 PM IST
Contracted mild coronavirus infection? Study says most long Covid symptoms clear up in a yearResearchers analysed the medical records of nearly 2 mn people of all ages who were tested for Covid.
12 Jan, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
How unproven options like blood washing, ozone treatments are luring long Covid survivorsHealth researchers admit there are few evidence-based treatments for long Covid.
09 Aug, 2022, 06.21 PM IST
Long Covid symptoms in children can last for 2 months, say expertsExperts stress there is no need to panic, but early treatment is crucial.
27 Jun, 2022, 09.44 AM IST