Kerala man succumbs to West Nile fever, health department on alert - Details here
Kerala: A man recently died due to West Nile Fever in Thrissur district. After his demise, the health department issued a warning in the area related to the virus.
May 29, 2022, 14:49 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan's funny videos on 'mosquitoes' will make you go LOL!
The fab-looking brother-sister jodi of Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan have a huge fan following on social media. While Sara has successfully made her acting debut in Bollywood, all eyes are set on Ibrahim's big-screen launch.
Oct 28, 2019, 19:50 PM IST
This new drug could make your blood kill mosquito
A team of researchers have discovered a new drug that could make our blood kill the mosquito.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
Mosquito gut may hold key to preventing dengue, Zika
The study, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, describes the first comprehensive analysis of the Aedes aegypti midgut.
Mar 07, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
Mosquitoes may remember smells of hosts: Study
According to the researchers, hosts who swat at mosquitoes or perform other defensive behaviour may be abandoned, no matter how sweet they are.
Jan 28, 2018, 18:20 PM IST
Six percent of global malaria cases recorded in India: WHO
In 2016, there were an estimated 445,000 deaths from malaria globally, compared to 446,000 estimated deaths in 2015.
Nov 29, 2017, 17:40 PM IST
We are not gods, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea to abolish mosquitoes
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its helplessness when a petitioner sought the apex court's directions to "abolish" mosquitoes from the country. The apex court said: "What you are asking us to do, only God can do. Do not ask us to do things which only the God can do. We are not Gods."
Sep 23, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Diabetics, be warned! An infected mosquito's sting can be fatal for you – Here's why
It is important for people with existing complications to stay safe and take preventive measures to avoid becoming susceptible to mosquito borne illnesses or swine flu.
Aug 28, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Eradication of mosquitoes not the right solution to get rid of vector-borne diseases, say scientists! - Know why
Instead of their eradication, their ability to transmit diseases should be suppressed – completely wiping out the species may have wider effects.
Jul 14, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
Dengue and chikungunya: Delhi HC asks AAP govt 'why should people suffer?'
The development came as the HC was hearing several petitions seeking action taken by the Delhi government and civic authorities to stop the spread of dengue and chikungunya.
Jun 27, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Dengue and chikungunya: Over 100 dead in Kerala; cases swell in Delhi, prevention tips
According to reports, over 100 people have lost their lives in the southern state of Kerala, succumbing to various diseases, such as, H1N1, leptospirosis and dengue from January till date.
Jun 21, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
Exposing malaria-causing mosquitoes to white light will save you from getting bitten!
Insecticide-treated bed nets and walls have helped prevent bites and reduce malaria, but researchers say mosquitoes are adapting to preventive conditions, leaving adults and children vulnerable in the early evening and early morning hours – when they are not under the nets or in the house.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
Clean fountains to stop mosquito breeding: NGT
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed all municipal corporations, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Cantonment Board to take precautionary steps to stop the infestation of mosquitoes.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Making Gujarat malaria-free: Health Minister recommends using drone to get rid of mosquitoes
The health minister, while speaking at the launch of a campaign to make Gujarat malaria-free by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), said that drones should be deployed to check for mosquito breeding sites in homes.
May 25, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Crab shells an eco-friendly way to ward off spread of malaria, say researchers!
Mosquitoes carry diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, the Zika virus and encephalitis.
May 16, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
Delhi govt gears up to prevent dengue, chikungunya outbreak
The Delhi government has ordered inspection of construction sites and its residential colonies here to check breeding grounds for mosquitoes as it gears up to prevent possible outbreak of dengue and chikungunya.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:54 AM IST
Defeat malaria with these natural remedies at home
There are a number of effective ways and natural remedies to treat malaria fever.
Apr 25, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Monsoon still months away, but Delhi sees at least 79 chikungunya, 24 dengue cases
As per a report on vector-borne diseases by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 79 cases of chikungunya have been reported in the national capital as on April 8, 2017.
Apr 11, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
This is why mosquitoes are attracted towards people with malaria – Read
The researchers believe that the findings, published in the journal Science, can lead to new ways to fight malaria without using poisonous chemicals.
Feb 10, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
