For years now, scientists have tried to develop a safe and effective dengue vaccine. The challenge however, is that there are ...

A study in Pune found DENV-2 in 65-70% of samples, raising health concerns. Experts urge intensified mosquito control and ...

For the first time, the extreme variability in dengue fever has been linked to a biological mechanism, potentially opening ...

Skin study findings may help to explain why African ancestry is associated with a lower risk of severe dengue.

Last week the media reported that by now around 28,000 dengue cases and around 16 deaths had been reported from Sri ...

More information: Castanha, Priscila M. S. et al, Genetic ancestry shapes dengue virus infection in human skin explants, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2025).

The news has raised concern inside the local health department. Chief Medical & Health Officer Dr Sanjay Mishra reminded ...

“Warm weather and outdoor meals, picnics, barbecues, street food, create ideal conditions for bacteria like salmonella, E.

The very first thing you want to do after you get bit is wash the bite out with soap and water. This will help remove ...

A warning has been issued to holidaymakers heading to Europe amid a number of diseases being transmitted by mosquitos. The ...