NASA satellite data can predict malaria outbreaks
Containing malaria outbreaks is challenging because it is difficult to figure out where people are contracting the disease.
Sep 14, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
New malaria drug found effective in human trial
Results of a clinical trial published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases have shown the drug to be effective against non-severe cases of malaria.
Proposed US budget cut could have disastrous impact on health security, warns Bill Gates
This step could lead to five million more deaths from AIDS alone, the American business magnate has said.
Sep 13, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Strengthen health systems to eradicate dengue, malaria: WHO
The world health body said that in recent years the transmission dynamics and risk of vector-borne diseases have shifted due to unplanned urbanisation, increased movement of people and goods, and environmental changes.
Sep 09, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Doctors left baffled after 4-year-old girl in Italy dies due to malaria – Read why
It is believed that a flight could have brought it in.
Sep 06, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Dengue cases cross 1000 mark in Delhi, 524 of malaria
A 12-year-old boy had succumbed to dengue shock syndrome on August 1 at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, the first death due to the vector-borne disease reported in the city this year.
Sep 04, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Statins may help fight host of infectious diseases
Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.
Aug 23, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Big leap in dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases in Delhi; 288 people victimised in 2017
As many as 58 cases of malaria were reported just last week, taking the overall cases in the city this year to 288, the report says.
Jul 31, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Mosquito-borne diseases hit Manipur: At least 16 dead; symptoms, safety tips
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, such as dengue, chikungunya, malaria, yellow fever, Zika virus, among others.
Jul 31, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Swine flu: Delhi sees as many as 320 H1N1 virus cases amid battle with vector-borne diseases
Symptoms of H1N1 infection include fever, cough, nasal secretion, fatigue, headache, body ache and sore throat.
Jul 26, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Eradication of mosquitoes not the right solution to get rid of vector-borne diseases, say scientists! - Know why
Instead of their eradication, their ability to transmit diseases should be suppressed – completely wiping out the species may have wider effects.
Jul 14, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
Zika virus breakthrough? This malaria drug protects fetuses from infection
Researchers say the drug appeared to reduce transmission of Zika virus from pregnant mice to their foetuses.
Jul 11, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Protein target to help fight malaria identified
The finding paves the way for developing new drugs that can treat drug resistant malaria.
Jul 07, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
This is how gardening may help tackle malaria – Read
Scientists say that getting rid of certain flowers can help curb mosquito population by cutting off their food supply.
Jul 05, 2017, 15:00 PM IST
Exposing malaria-causing mosquitoes to white light will save you from getting bitten!
Insecticide-treated bed nets and walls have helped prevent bites and reduce malaria, but researchers say mosquitoes are adapting to preventive conditions, leaving adults and children vulnerable in the early evening and early morning hours – when they are not under the nets or in the house.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
New rapid test can accurately diagnose malaria
Scientists have developed an automated blood test that can accurately diagnose malaria much faster than current methods. A major problem associated with this infectious tropical disease is the difficulty in obtaining a fast and reliable diagnosis.
Jun 18, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Healthy monsoon: Overall health tips everyone must know
Taking precautions during rainy season is important to stay healthy and happy throughout the monsoons.
Jun 12, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Malaria infection can cause chronic bone loss
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that kills at least half a million people annually while causing over 200 million new infections.
Jun 03, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Spike in dengue, chikungunya cases: Delhi HC to continue hearing in vector-borne menace matter today
On May 16, the High Court had pulled up the Centre, the Delhi Government and the civic agencies for failing to take appropriate steps in regard to combating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria.
May 30, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
All three patients are well, no fresh cases of Zika virus in state: Gujarat govt
Mr Singh said that out of three Zika cases, one was reported from Gopalnagar in the posh SP Stadium ward and two positive cases – both pregnant women - were reported from the Bapunagar area of the city.
May 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
