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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com
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West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Malaria Day: Doctor Explains The Difference Between Normal Fever And Malaria Fever
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shailesh Sahay
Malaria fever has its own distinct causes and symptoms. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr G Krishna Mohan Reddy
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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www.ndtv.com
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Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals How Mosquitoes Choose Who To Bite
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
One researcher said that instead of following the leader, mosquitoes follow the signals and happen to arrive at the same spot as the others.
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www.ndtv.com
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Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
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www.ndtv.com
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals Why Mosquitoes Bite Humans More Often: "Have A Clear Preference"
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Mosquitoes transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and malaria, making this shift a significant public health concern.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mosquitoes Take Detour To Civic Body As Raipur Man Delivers Biting Protest
- Friday December 19, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
In a protest that was as sharp as the sting that triggered it, a young man in Chhattisgarh's capital literally carried his complaint to the authorities sealed in a plastic bag.
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www.ndtv.com
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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
-
www.ndtv.com
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World Malaria Day: Doctor Explains The Difference Between Normal Fever And Malaria Fever
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shailesh Sahay
Malaria fever has its own distinct causes and symptoms. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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www.ndtv.com
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr G Krishna Mohan Reddy
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals How Mosquitoes Choose Who To Bite
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
One researcher said that instead of following the leader, mosquitoes follow the signals and happen to arrive at the same spot as the others.
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www.ndtv.com
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Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Study Reveals Why Mosquitoes Bite Humans More Often: "Have A Clear Preference"
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Mosquitoes transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and malaria, making this shift a significant public health concern.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mosquitoes Take Detour To Civic Body As Raipur Man Delivers Biting Protest
- Friday December 19, 2025
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
In a protest that was as sharp as the sting that triggered it, a young man in Chhattisgarh's capital literally carried his complaint to the authorities sealed in a plastic bag.
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www.ndtv.com