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Once Insect-Free Iceland Now Sees Mosquitoes Amid Climate Change
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Researchers have confirmed mosquitoes were detected just north of Reykjavik. The find officially ends Iceland’s status as the only Arctic nation without the biting insects.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Agence-France Presse
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
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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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
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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 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Malaria in pregnancy can seriously harm both the mother and the unborn baby, especially if the infection is not treated early.
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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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How Vaccinations Play A Crucial Role In Malaria Prevention
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Vaccinations play a crucial role in malaria prevention. Dr Neha Rastogi explains how vaccinations play a role in preventing the high disease burden of malaria.
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www.ndtv.com
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Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iran Still Has Half Its Missiles, 60% Naval Forces: US Officials
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
US officials said that around 60 per cent of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces are still active, including fast, small attack boats called the mosquito fleet.
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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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How Iran's "Mosquito Fleet" Puts Global Oil Flow At Risk
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
These boats, operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, are cheap, quick, and difficult to track.
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www.ndtv.com
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dinesh Kumar
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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www.ndtv.com
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Once Insect-Free Iceland Now Sees Mosquitoes Amid Climate Change
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Researchers have confirmed mosquitoes were detected just north of Reykjavik. The find officially ends Iceland’s status as the only Arctic nation without the biting insects.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Agence-France Presse
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
-
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
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Malaria in pregnancy can seriously harm both the mother and the unborn baby, especially if the infection is not treated early.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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.
-
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
-
How Vaccinations Play A Crucial Role In Malaria Prevention
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Vaccinations play a crucial role in malaria prevention. Dr Neha Rastogi explains how vaccinations play a role in preventing the high disease burden of malaria.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Iran Still Has Half Its Missiles, 60% Naval Forces: US Officials
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
US officials said that around 60 per cent of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces are still active, including fast, small attack boats called the mosquito fleet.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How Iran's "Mosquito Fleet" Puts Global Oil Flow At Risk
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
These boats, operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, are cheap, quick, and difficult to track.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dinesh Kumar
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
-
www.ndtv.com