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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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Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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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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All You Need To Know About West Nile Virus That's Spreading Across Europe
There is no specific treatment for WNV, but symptoms can be managed with supportive care.
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Dengue On Rise: Stay Safe This Monsoon With These 6 Essential Precautions
Increased humidity provides optimal conditions for mosquitoes to breed and survive.
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Kolkata Law College Rape Case: 4 Accused To Be In Judicial Custody Till August 5
All four accused in Kolkata law college rape case - Manojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukhopadhyay and campus security guard Pinaki Banerjee - have been remanded to judicial custody till August 5 by the Alipore ACJM court.
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Chennai Boosts Dengue Prevention Measures Amid Rise In Cases
As Chennai braces for the peak dengue season, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified vector control and source reduction measures across the city following a sharp rise in dengue cases this year.
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Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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To Beat Mosquito Menace, Andhra Pradesh's AI-Powered Surveillance System
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is always talking about technology as the answer to challenges old and new. That is one big reason why the state now wants to use an AI-driven program to combat mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases.
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China's New Military Weapon: Tiny Mosquito Drone Could Change Warfare Forever
Tiny drones can prove to be critical for covert military operations as they can be used for surveillance or reconnaissance missions.
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Why Mosquitoes Are Being Dropped Using Drones In Hawaii? Scientists Explain
Scientists are dropping live mosquitoes out of drones in Hawaii to protect the colourful songbirds known as honeycreepers.
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Why Mosquitoes Are More Attracted To Some Individuals? Study Explains
People who attract more mosquitoes produce significantly more carboxylic acids in their skin emissions.
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Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine If You're Over 60, Say US Health Officials; Here Are The Details
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is a
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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"She Couldn't Walk": Australian Girl, 9, Contracts Rare Infection After Scratching Mosquito Bite
A 9-year-old Australian girl was temporarily unable to walk and hospitalised for days after she scratched an itchy mosquito bite, the New York Post reported.
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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.
-
Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
-
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.
-
All You Need To Know About West Nile Virus That's Spreading Across Europe
There is no specific treatment for WNV, but symptoms can be managed with supportive care.
-
Dengue On Rise: Stay Safe This Monsoon With These 6 Essential Precautions
Increased humidity provides optimal conditions for mosquitoes to breed and survive.
-
Kolkata Law College Rape Case: 4 Accused To Be In Judicial Custody Till August 5
All four accused in Kolkata law college rape case - Manojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukhopadhyay and campus security guard Pinaki Banerjee - have been remanded to judicial custody till August 5 by the Alipore ACJM court.
-
Chennai Boosts Dengue Prevention Measures Amid Rise In Cases
As Chennai braces for the peak dengue season, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified vector control and source reduction measures across the city following a sharp rise in dengue cases this year.
-
Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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To Beat Mosquito Menace, Andhra Pradesh's AI-Powered Surveillance System
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is always talking about technology as the answer to challenges old and new. That is one big reason why the state now wants to use an AI-driven program to combat mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases.
-
China's New Military Weapon: Tiny Mosquito Drone Could Change Warfare Forever
Tiny drones can prove to be critical for covert military operations as they can be used for surveillance or reconnaissance missions.
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Why Mosquitoes Are Being Dropped Using Drones In Hawaii? Scientists Explain
Scientists are dropping live mosquitoes out of drones in Hawaii to protect the colourful songbirds known as honeycreepers.
-
Why Mosquitoes Are More Attracted To Some Individuals? Study Explains
People who attract more mosquitoes produce significantly more carboxylic acids in their skin emissions.
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Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine If You're Over 60, Say US Health Officials; Here Are The Details
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is a
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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"She Couldn't Walk": Australian Girl, 9, Contracts Rare Infection After Scratching Mosquito Bite
A 9-year-old Australian girl was temporarily unable to walk and hospitalised for days after she scratched an itchy mosquito bite, the New York Post reported.
