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
As COVID variant NB.1.8.1 spreads across the U.S., here's how much a booster vaccine will cost youA new COVID variant is spreading, but U.S. vaccine rules have changed. Healthy people under 65, pregnant women, and kids are no longer advi...
29 May, 2025, 08.01 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
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
HMPV Symptoms: These unnoticed minor issues with your health could mean....?Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised global concerns, including in India, where two cases were confirmed in Karnataka. While the virus t...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.29 PM IST
HMPV Virus Symptoms: Doctor who treated human metapneumovirus cases since 2022 explains the symptoms of the virusHMPV Symptoms: India has confirmed three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka amid reports of an outbreak in China. Dr. Sivar...
06 Jan, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
China hit with mysterious outbreak as hospitals teem with sick kids; 7 ways to protect your child from viral infection when season changesThe World Health Organization (WHO) has now asked Chinese authorities to provide more transparency into the outbreak with in-depth data.
23 Nov, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
How to protect your kids during the flu seasonFirstly, focusing on a nutrient-rich diet that prioritizes immunity-boosting foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean prote...
17 Aug, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?A new study describes successful animal tests of just such a vaccine, offering hope that the country can be protected against future flu pa...
29 Nov, 2022, 10.19 PM IST
FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolersThe Food and Drug Administration's action follows its advisory panel's unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer. That...
17 Jun, 2022, 07.17 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
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
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teensMost COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out worldwide are for adults, who are at higher risk from the coronavirus. Pfizer's vaccine is authoriz...
31 Mar, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
Here's how to fence yourself against swine fluThe number of swine flu cases in the first three months of this year has already crossed the total number of cases reported in 2016.
10 Apr, 2017, 08.54 AM IST
Parents take note! Hand sanitisers may be harming your childExposure to sanitisers have resulted in adverse health effects like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting among children.
05 Mar, 2017, 02.23 PM IST
Beating flu fashionably: Vogamasks now touted as the 'world’s first high-fashion, high-filtration mask'Vogmask, billed as the world’s first high-fashion, high-filtration mask, may be the answer to those who view pollution masks as sartorial d...
29 Mar, 2015, 06.23 AM IST
- National Zoological Park gets new family members
With the arrival of a couple of newborns, zoo officials have reasons to celebrate. Officials are taking special care to make the tiny ones ...
04 May, 2008, 04.41 AM IST