Viral disease

Monkeypox outbreak: ICMR says children more at risk, urges people to watch out for these symptoms - Details here

ICMR said children are more at risk of getting infecting with monkeypox virus.

May 28, 2022, 08:16 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: India is prepared, no cases in country yet, says ICMR - Top points

With spike in monkeypox cases around the world, India is keeping a close watch on developments related to the disease. 

May 28, 2022, 07:33 AM IST

Kerala mother dies after saving her child from dog attack - How dangerous is rabies?

Rabies is a a vaccine-preventable viral disease often transmitted through bites or scratches, usually via saliva, of an animal.

Jun 12, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Emergence of smallpox is recent, claims study

Till now, it was thought to have appeared in human population thousands of years ago in ancient India, China and Egypt but this study has furnished a fact that is otherwise.

Dec 09, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

North, South America declared measles free continents

Measles is a viral disease that can cause severe health problems, including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even death. It is one of the most contagious diseases and affects primarily children. 

Sep 29, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

Eat these foods to treat chikungunya!

There are no specific dietary recommendations for people suffering from chikungunya, but eating a balanced diet and healthy food might help in recovery.

Sep 10, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

Dengue cases hit 7,606 in Delhi 

Dengue update: Cases of the vector-borne disease reach 7,606.

Oct 05, 2015, 20:57 PM IST