Mosquito

Can Mosquitoes Spread Coronavirus? Health Ministry's Clarification

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 25, 2020

Coronavirus infection cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday while dispelling some commonly spread myths about the disease since its outbreak in the country.

Viral Pic Of Giant Mosquito That Is Freaking Netizens Out

Offbeat | Tuesday January 28, 2020

A picture going viral online shows a supersized bug that appears to be right out of a horror movie.

Get Rid Of Mosquitoes And Sleep Peacefully With These Mosquito Repellents

Swirlster Staff | Tuesday January 28, 2020

Protect your health and the health of your family and little ones from the mosquito menace

Sara Ali Khan Goofing Around With Brother Ibrahim Will Make You ROFL

Entertainment | Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Monday October 28, 2019

"Happy new year. Life is short - live, laugh, love and avoid mosquitoes!" wrote Sara Ali Khan

He Was 'Perfectly Healthy' Before Mosquito Bite. 9 Days Later, He Was Brain Dead

World News | Marisa Iati, The Washington Post | Thursday September 19, 2019

A Michigan man reportedly "went from perfectly healthy to brain dead" in nine days after he contracted the rare, mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis during an uptick in cases this year.

Parents, Safeguard Your Children From Dengue Mosquitoes: Here Are Some Prevention Steps You Must Know

Health | Varsha Vats | Monday September 23, 2019

Dengue fever can affect your children. You must follow some prevention steps to safeguard your children. Here are some steps which you can follow to keep your children safe from dengue mosquitoes.

Anaemia May Contribute To The Spread Of Dengue: Eat These 5 Foods To Combat Anaemia

Deeksha Sarin | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Since mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron-deficit blood, a new study suggests consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever.

Arvind Kejriwal Visits Localities, Asks People To Check Mosquito Breeding

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 15, 2019

Intensifying Delhi government's ''10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute'' campaign, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues on Sunday visited some parts of the city, urging people to check mosquito breeding in their surroundings.

Increase In Dengue Cases In Southeast Asia Due To Warm Weather: Experts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

Hundreds dead in the Philippines; a threefold increase of cases in Vietnam; hospitals overrun in Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia -- dengue is ravaging Southeast Asia this year due in part to rising temperatures and low immunity to new strains.

Zika Virus: Here's How You Can Prevent Foetal Damage; Know The Causes And Tips For Prevention

Health | Thursday September 5, 2019

Zika virus prevention: Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have discovered a drug called Kineret that may protect infected foetus from brain damage. Kineret is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Man Makes Wife Drink Mosquito Repellent, Strangles Her To Death In UP

Agra News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 2, 2019

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making his wife drink mosquito repellent liquid and then strangulating her to death for talking to another man on WhatsApp.

Mom's Bid To Ward Off Mosquitoes Lands 11-Day-Old In Hospital

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

An 11-day-old girl was severely injured after her bed caught fire from cow dung cakes her mother had burnt to ward off mosquitoes, officials said on Tuesday.

Use These 7 Insect Repellents To Stay Safe This Season

Dayle Pereira | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Make sure safety is your highest priority this season

Dengue Fever Prevention Tips: Safeguard Your Family With These Simple Preventive Measures

Health | Varsha Vats | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Dengue fever prevention steps can help you deal with the spread. You can follow some simple precautions to protect yourself during the spread. Read on to know some simple tips which you must follow.

Dengue: 5 Natural Mosquito Repellents That Can Help In Preventing Mosquito Bites

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday June 28, 2019

Dengue: Prevent mosquito bites and dengue with these effective natural mosquito repellents. You must try these!