Covid-19 rebound on cards? Chinese authorities issue big warning amid national holiday season as China expects rise in cases of respiratory diseasesChina issues a health warning for its upcoming eight-day holiday. Authorities anticipate increased COVID-19 and respiratory illness transmi...
05 Oct, 2025, 08.17 AM IST
Ebola scare triggers panic after 2 patients transported from New York City urgent care. Check symptoms of the deadly diseaseTwo residents were suspected of contracting Ebola after coming in contact with a person had recently travelled to Uganda, where an outbreak...
17 Feb, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune under investigation: DG ICMRMaharashtra has reported over 100 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), leading to investigations by the Indian Council of Medical Resear...
29 Jan, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
Why Is the Flu hitting harder than Covid this winter in the US?This winter season more cases of flu have taken over the United States of America with decreasing reports of Coronavirus. Here is an explan...
25 Jan, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Too many kids are dying from the flu in the US. That can be fixed.Despite a severe flu season, fewer Americans are getting flu shots, particularly children. Only 43% of eligible kids were vaccinated by ear...
19 Jan, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
Quad-demic warning: As 4 diseases spread parallelly at the same time, here are top tips doctors are sharing to protect yourselfIn a recent development it has been known that numerous Public Health officials which includes renowned doctors as well have shared the bes...
09 Jan, 2025, 01.38 AM IST
Quad-demic threat in US: Mask mandate returns as winter viruses surge. What should you do to prevent it?Quad-demic threat has been looming across the US as winter viruses have seen a massive surge. The surge in infections have forced the autho...
03 Jan, 2025, 03.36 PM IST
Norovirus outbreaks surge across the US: Symptoms, risks, and prevention measuresCases of norovirus are rising sharply in the United States this winter, with the CDC reporting a significant increase in outbreaks. The vir...
29 Dec, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
Hyderabad eateries found with rat, cockroach infestationsTen eateries in Hyderabad, including Sukha Sagar Udupi Veg Hotel, have been flagged for rat and cockroach infestations this month. Health p...
12 Oct, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
Here's why popular street food momos in monsoon can be dangerousDuring the monsoon season, enjoying street foods like momos can be risky due to increased contamination from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. ...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
What is Norovirus? A contagious infection that is spreading in cruise ships; here are symptoms, treatment & precautionsNorovirus is a highly contagious virus causing vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms last 1-3 days, but severe dehydration can occur, especially ...
12 Jul, 2023, 09.12 PM IST
Public bathrooms or carnival of pathogens? Do not worry, these simple steps will keep you safeHealth officials have traced the spread of certain disease-causing viruses and bacteria back to public restrooms.
28 Jun, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
Has the frequency of washing hands decreased since the pandemic started? You need to go back to doing it more oftenThe first line of defense against the spread of the coronavirus is hand-washing.
20 Oct, 2021, 06.22 PM IST
Norovirus: How contagious is it and ways to preventThe Public Health England (PHE) has recently issued a warning over the outbreak noting that cases have risen to 154 since end of May, which...
20 Jul, 2021, 11.44 AM IST
We should treat COVID like norovirus - not the fluWhile we do need to find some way of living with COVID-19, the numbers suggest we're still a long way from being able to treat it in the sa...
09 Jul, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
'Unwarranted' to think COVID-19 will vanish down the summer, says Indian virologistThe arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Sur...
11 May, 2020, 01.38 PM IST
4.20 lakh people die annually from contaminated food globallyAround 4,20,000 people die each year from eating contaminated food globally with children under the age of five accounting for nearly one t...
03 Dec, 2015, 06.25 PM IST