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Malaria spreading faster than dengue

40 people affected so far, says municipal report.

26 Jun 2018 6:16 AM

Monsoon sees our health needing special attention. (Photo: AP)

Heavy rains lash Mumbai: 9 tips to protect your health this monsoon

Problems like cough, cold, fever, eye infections, malaria, dengue and hepatitis become very common during the monsoon.

07 Jun 2018 2:29 PM

According to researchers, the presence and persistence of DENV [dengue fever] in the male genital tract has never been reported so far. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tropical dengue fever could be spread through sex

Scientists discover the mosquito virus in the semen of an Italian man who had recovered.

07 May 2018 5:18 PM

Nearly 400 million people each year are infected with dengue virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's who is primarily responsible for dengue transmission

The World Health Organization currently focuses disease surveillance efforts on detecting outbreaks.

05 May 2018 1:49 PM

The drug has been made with seven herbal ingredients in use in Ayurveda system of medicine since centuries, Mr Dhiman said.

Ayurvedic tablet to cure dengue soon

Pilot studies held at Medanta have proved efficacy of drug.

18 Apr 2018 5:41 AM

How civic bodyhalts spread of diseases

For this, the civic body has appointed NGO volunteers to conduct this activity and issue notices wherever larvae are found.

23 Mar 2018 6:54 AM

Earlier, in the month of January, six dengue cases were recorded, even though the season for the vector-borne diseases had ended. (Photo: Pixabay)

9 cases of dengue reported in capital

As per a civic report released on Monday, two cases of malaria and three cases of chikungunya, both in February, were reported.

06 Mar 2018 1:14 AM

Asians, Europeans more vulnerable to severe dengue

The researchers identified two genes related to blood vessel inflammation that confer risk of severe dengue.

25 Feb 2018 11:17 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How Sanofi's setback could lead to better dengue vaccines

Next-generation vaccines by Japan’s Takeda and the U.S. National Institutes of Health are now in late-stage testing.

29 Jan 2018 3:42 PM

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November-end. (Photo: Pixabay)

Three more dengue cases reported in city in January

According to a civic report released here on Monday, three cases of dengue have been reported till January 20.

23 Jan 2018 2:33 AM

The mosquito-borne tropical disease had claimed its first victim in the city last year on August 1, when a 12-year-old boy died of dengue shock syndromes at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH). (Photo: Representational | Pixabay)

Dengue strikes early in Delhi, 3 cases diagnosed in January

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November-end, but this period may stretch up to mid-December.

22 Jan 2018 7:26 PM

The study included hospitals like Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi; PGIMER, Chandigarh; CMC Vellore; PGIMS, Haryana; and PGIMS, Rohtak among others.

‘Dengue most common reason of ICU admissions’

The study was done between July 2013 and September 2014 and was published last month in the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine.

19 Jan 2018 2:06 AM

The official figure of dengue deaths in 2016 was also 10, however, at least 21 such deaths were reported from various city hospitals. (Photo: Pixabay)

One more dies due to dengue in capital

Out of the total, 4,726 patients were from Delhi, while 4,545 had come to the capital from other states for treatment.

09 Jan 2018 1:25 AM

Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November-end, but this period may stretch up to mid-December.

18 fresh dengue cases in Delhi

During the same period, the numbers of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded are 1,140 and 934, respectively.

27 Dec 2017 12:48 AM

Three more deaths were reported in October by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, which tabulates the data for the city. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chikungunya, dengue on the decline: Report

The numbers of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded till December 16 stood at 1,140 and 933 respectively, the report stated.

19 Dec 2017 2:26 AM

As per the plan, the city civic body had conducted a pilot-run last week and flown a drone over the South City towers located in southern part of the city’s Bikramgarh area. Dengue has taken several lives in and around the metropolis this year. (Representational image)

KMC to use drones to fight dengue spread

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is actually working on the number of drones it requires for the purpose, another official said.

18 Dec 2017 6:12 AM

Rains cause rise in dengue cases in Maha, say experts

As per the statistics recorded by the DHS, the city has recorded the maximum number of dengue deaths this year.

18 Dec 2017 1:44 AM

US study sheds light on how Zika causes nerve disorder

In pregnant women, the virus infects fetal brain cells, resulting in the birth defect known as microcephaly.

14 Dec 2017 11:58 AM

Dengue is widespread in many Indian cities. It is natural to wonder how we would manage our money in case a family member were to fall terribly ill.

Gurgaon dengue case: How much health insurance is enough?

Despite the costly treatment, the girl unfortunately did not survive. Indians everywhere took note of how trying this was for the family.

13 Dec 2017 2:40 AM

176 fresh dengue cases were reported from November 26 to December 2, as against 347 cases recorded in the week prior to this.

176 Fresh cases of Dengue reported in Delhi

The numbers of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded this year, till December 2, stood at 1,132 and 917 respectively, according to the report.

05 Dec 2017 5:40 AM

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