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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
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Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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Rising Heat Linked To Surge In Tropical And Lifestyle Diseases, Says Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh said that heat stress is impacting conditions ranging from dengue to cardiovascular diseases, making climate response a public health priority as well.
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India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
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Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
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129 More Test Positive For Dengue In Manipur, Case Tally Rises To 3,594 This Year
Imphal, Oct 30 (IANS) At least 129 more people tested positive for dengue, taking the total number of vector-borne cases to 3,594 this year, officials said on Thursday.
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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51 lakh Indians At Risk Of Chikungunya Every Year: Study
India could experience the biggest impacts of chikungunya in the long-term, potentially putting 51 lakh people at risk of the mosquito-borne infection every year, according to a global modelling study.
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Dengue Spike In Mumbai, Kolkata, Other Cities: What's Driving It & How To Stay Safe
Several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Lucknow, Nagpur and Kolkata, are reporting a monsoon-season rise in dengue cases. Here's why cases are rising, and practical, science-backed ways to protect your family.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
-
Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
-
Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
-
Rising Heat Linked To Surge In Tropical And Lifestyle Diseases, Says Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh said that heat stress is impacting conditions ranging from dengue to cardiovascular diseases, making climate response a public health priority as well.
-
India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
-
Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
-
Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
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129 More Test Positive For Dengue In Manipur, Case Tally Rises To 3,594 This Year
Imphal, Oct 30 (IANS) At least 129 more people tested positive for dengue, taking the total number of vector-borne cases to 3,594 this year, officials said on Thursday.
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
-
51 lakh Indians At Risk Of Chikungunya Every Year: Study
India could experience the biggest impacts of chikungunya in the long-term, potentially putting 51 lakh people at risk of the mosquito-borne infection every year, according to a global modelling study.
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Dengue Spike In Mumbai, Kolkata, Other Cities: What's Driving It & How To Stay Safe
Several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Lucknow, Nagpur and Kolkata, are reporting a monsoon-season rise in dengue cases. Here's why cases are rising, and practical, science-backed ways to protect your family.
-
World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
