Can Deaf Mosquitoes Save Lives? How a Simple Hearing Hack Could End Dengue

06 Nov 2024

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of California have developed a potential method to reduce mosquito populations by targeting the hearing abilities of male Aedes mosquitoes, which are responsible for spreading diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. By altering a specific genetic pathway that affects hearing,...

MCD Launches Special Drive To Control Mosquito Breeding

04 Sep 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a special drive aimed at preventing mosquito breeding in hospitals and health centres to combat vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. This effort involves inspecting both MCD and Delhi Government hospitals and health centres to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding...

Indore Reports Three New COVID-19 Cases Amid Rising Concerns

07 Aug 2024

With the change in weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the number of patients suffering from seasonal diseases and people have started testing positive for COVID-19. So, far three patients have positive for tested COVID-19 and 18 patients have tested positive for dengue, and one each for swine flu and...

Kolkata Faces Surge In Viral Infections: Flu, Dengue, And More

01 Aug 2024

Kolkata is seeing a rise in viral infections, including influenza, conjunctivitis, Covid, dengue, and diarrhea. Experts say that the main cause is the influenza A virus, which is leading to a surge in cases. Some elderly patients and those with existing health conditions may even require hospitalization. Who Should Get...

Karnataka Minister Orders Increased Monitoring Amid Rising Dengue Cases

28 Jul 2024

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed authorities on Friday to monitor dengue-infected persons for 14 days and asked Bengaluru civic and health officials to adopt all preventative steps to control the vector-borne disease in the city. Rao visited the dengue hot sites in Yelahanka and stated that greater attention...

Bengaluru Intensifies Efforts To Combat Surge In Dengue Cases

24 Jul 2024

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is stepping up its efforts to address a significant increase in dengue fever cases. The city is currently seeing an average of 150 new dengue cases each day, prompting urgent action from local authorities. Recent reports indicate that Bengaluru has recorded 3,304 dengue cases...

Dengue Surge in India: Experts Warn of Blood Pressure Risks

22 Jul 2024

Doctors are warning those with hypertension to be especially cautious as dengue cases rise in India. Dengue, which often presents with symptoms like a cough, persistent sneezing, and fever, can exacerbate high blood pressure. The rainy season has seen a spike in mosquito-borne diseases in cities like Kolkata, Ludhiana, Delhi,...

Dengue Alert: Key Signs To Monitor For Preventing Severe Infection

18 Jul 2024

As the monsoon progresses and conditions become ideal for mosquito breeding, dengue outbreaks are surging in cities across Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra. However, effective management of this disease is possible through vigilance. Dengue fever manifests suddenly with fever, severe headache, eye pain, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands,...

Hyderabad Sees Rise In Chikungunya Cases Among Children Amid Dengue Scare

14 Jul 2024

Hyderabad is experiencing an increase in chikungunya infections among children, coinciding with rising dengue cases. According to a local doctor, many children have been diagnosed with both diseases over the past two to three weeks. Dr. Shivaranjani Santosh noted that while children are showing symptoms such as fever, body aches,...

Prevent Monsoon Illnesses : Key Strategies Against Monsoon Diseases

08 Jul 2024

India's annual monsoon, spanning from July to September, brings much-needed relief from heat but also increases the risk of various diseases and infections due to favorable conditions for microbial growth. The high humidity facilitates the spread of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, making individuals twice as likely to be exposed...