Viral outbreaks occur regularly, but the severity of their impact often depends on how the public responds. Check out the top five mistakes people commit out of fear...
The fear of a dengue outbreak has intensified in recent weeks, especially as cases of chikungunya have surged in Tamil Nadu. Understnad the role of Vitamin D in fighting infections.
Kerala faces a Hepatitis A outbreak. Know why super-chlorination is crucial and how to safely treat drinking water at home to prevent infection.
IndiGo flight cancellations leave thousands stranded at crowded airports across India, raising health risks from stress, dehydration, infections and long delays amid ongoing operational crisis.
In a statement told to the media by the Lawngtlai Deputy Commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga, the waterborne disease outbreak occured in a border village in south Mizoram's Lawngtlai district which claimed five lives, four were from Myanmar. As per the preliminary evidence, the outbreak is attributed to the contamination originating from Salachhuah village in Myanmar.
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has been hospitalised at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital due to a viral infection. Doctors say he is recovering well and expected to be discharged in 3 4 days.
Mahhi Vij hospitalised after battling a severe viral infection. The TV star shared a health update from the hospital, asking fans to pray for her speedy recovery.
There have been 43 outbreaks reported in 2025, and 87% of confirmed cases 1,401 out of 1,618 are outbreak-associated. To take cognizance of the situation, Healthcare providers emphasise the need for strong vaccination coverage across communities.
There are currently 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected Lassa fever cases reported in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the predominantly affected age group is people between 21 and 30 years old.
After conducting laboratory testing at the Wadsworth Center, New York health officials confirmed US first locally acquired chikungunya case in Nassau County on Long Island since 2019.
While it is very common to expect Salmonella in animal-based products, there are also several other foods which can expose you to foodborne pathogens. Here are five foods you must be aware.
Local health stations in Hanoi have instructed residents to strengthen early detection of dengue fever and ensure timely response to emerging cases, particularly in high-risk communities.
Reportedly, the viral Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is spreading across the capital and its neighbouring states through schools and day cares among children under the age of 10.
H3N2 flu surges in Delhi with patients reporting seasonal flu-like symptoms. While most cases remain mild, hospitals have issued an alert to make the public aware of this strain that could result in death.
H3N2 is a type of influenza A virus responsible for seasonal outbreaks of flu. Although it may appear harmless in the beginning, this strain can quickly mutate, making it difficult to manage over time, when compared to other strains.
Mpox was first declared an emergency in August last year, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox started to spread from the worst-hit Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.
Dipika Kakar who is currently undergoing cancer treatment is put on high dose of antibiotics and anti-allergy medication after getting severe viral infections.
Monsoon rains batters Delhi-NCR, risks of vector-borne diseases are likely to rise due to stagnant water that results in mosquitoes breeding, viruses and bacteria.
58 new cases of dengue have been registered in Delhi-NCR in the past week, taking the overall total count to 412.
Doctors are advising parents to remain alert, as several children across the United States have developed the life-threatening illnesses called Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) that cause brain swelling during the flu season.
HIV/AIDS when left untreated can cause severe health problems such as Tuberculosis (TB), cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and cancers such as lymphomas and Kaposi's sarcoma. Lyngdoh, Health Minitser, on July 25, announced that the state may follow Goa in making HIV/AIDS testing mandatory before marriage.
There is no specific treatment in place for hantavirus infection; it can be deadly. It is caused when one is exposed to urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.
The specifics of the victim's injuries are not known. Reports suggest a few weeks after the attack, the man took ill. He was admitted to Yan Chai Hospital's emergency department on March 21 with fever and 'decreased conscious level'.
Season changes can make your body vulnerable to infections but, if you load up on these immunity boosting foods, you can be a lot safer.
Viral outbreaks occur regularly, but the severity of their impact often depends on how the public responds. Check out the top five mistakes people commit out of fear...
The fear of a dengue outbreak has intensified in recent weeks, especially as cases of chikungunya have surged in Tamil Nadu. Understnad the role of Vitamin D in fighting infections.
Kerala faces a Hepatitis A outbreak. Know why super-chlorination is crucial and how to safely treat drinking water at home to prevent infection.
IndiGo flight cancellations leave thousands stranded at crowded airports across India, raising health risks from stress, dehydration, infections and long delays amid ongoing operational crisis.
In a statement told to the media by the Lawngtlai Deputy Commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga, the waterborne disease outbreak occured in a border village in south Mizoram's Lawngtlai district which claimed five lives, four were from Myanmar. As per the preliminary evidence, the outbreak is attributed to the contamination originating from Salachhuah village in Myanmar.
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has been hospitalised at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital due to a viral infection. Doctors say he is recovering well and expected to be discharged in 3 4 days.
Mahhi Vij hospitalised after battling a severe viral infection. The TV star shared a health update from the hospital, asking fans to pray for her speedy recovery.
There have been 43 outbreaks reported in 2025, and 87% of confirmed cases 1,401 out of 1,618 are outbreak-associated. To take cognizance of the situation, Healthcare providers emphasise the need for strong vaccination coverage across communities.
There are currently 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected Lassa fever cases reported in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the predominantly affected age group is people between 21 and 30 years old.
After conducting laboratory testing at the Wadsworth Center, New York health officials confirmed US first locally acquired chikungunya case in Nassau County on Long Island since 2019.
Local health stations in Hanoi have instructed residents to strengthen early detection of dengue fever and ensure timely response to emerging cases, particularly in high-risk communities.
Reportedly, the viral Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is spreading across the capital and its neighbouring states through schools and day cares among children under the age of 10.
H3N2 flu surges in Delhi with patients reporting seasonal flu-like symptoms. While most cases remain mild, hospitals have issued an alert to make the public aware of this strain that could result in death.
H3N2 is a type of influenza A virus responsible for seasonal outbreaks of flu. Although it may appear harmless in the beginning, this strain can quickly mutate, making it difficult to manage over time, when compared to other strains.
Mpox was first declared an emergency in August last year, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox started to spread from the worst-hit Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.
Dipika Kakar who is currently undergoing cancer treatment is put on high dose of antibiotics and anti-allergy medication after getting severe viral infections.
Monsoon rains batters Delhi-NCR, risks of vector-borne diseases are likely to rise due to stagnant water that results in mosquitoes breeding, viruses and bacteria.
58 new cases of dengue have been registered in Delhi-NCR in the past week, taking the overall total count to 412.
Doctors are advising parents to remain alert, as several children across the United States have developed the life-threatening illnesses called Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) that cause brain swelling during the flu season.
HIV/AIDS when left untreated can cause severe health problems such as Tuberculosis (TB), cryptococcal meningitis, severe bacterial infections, and cancers such as lymphomas and Kaposi's sarcoma. Lyngdoh, Health Minitser, on July 25, announced that the state may follow Goa in making HIV/AIDS testing mandatory before marriage.
There is no specific treatment in place for hantavirus infection; it can be deadly. It is caused when one is exposed to urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.
The specifics of the victim's injuries are not known. Reports suggest a few weeks after the attack, the man took ill. He was admitted to Yan Chai Hospital's emergency department on March 21 with fever and 'decreased conscious level'.
Lucknow witnesses a 40 percent rise in fever cases, hundreds of patients are getting diagnosed with the viral infection everyday.
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While it is very common to expect Salmonella in animal-based products, there are also several other foods which can expose you to foodborne pathogens. Here are five foods you must be aware.
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Season changes can make your body vulnerable to infections but, if you load up on these immunity boosting foods, you can be a lot safer.
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