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With just a little effort and eco-friendly solutions, you can enjoy the rainy season without the constant buzz of insects. With these simple tips and tricks, you can keep your home and office mosquito-free without harming the environment.
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The fight against malaria demands both innovation and simplicity. A new trial in Kenya shows that the common anti-parasite drug Ivermectin can reduce malaria infections by 26% in children. Researchers reveal that the pill, traditionally used for scabies and river blindness, could be a safe, community-wide intervention to support bed nets and overcome growing mosquito resistance. Here’s what the study says:
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Dealing with mosquito bites can be a hassle, but following these simple skincare tips can help you manage and reduce the discomfort. Try the health benefits of aloe vera gel, baking soda and others for instant relief.
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World Mosquito Day: A mosquito bite usually begins with itching, red welts, and discomfort. In some cases, it can lead to swelling and even fever, making these tiny insects seem much more menacing. Despite the seemingly minor nature of a mosquito bite, it's crucial to understand the importance of keeping mosquitoes away:
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Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause fever, rash, and joint pain. It poses a significant risk to pregnant women, as it can lead to severe birth defects in newborns. Preventive measures include avoiding mosquito bites and traveling to areas with active zika transmission.
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Waterborne diseases: Increased humidity and water contamination during monsoon elevate the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Here are 8 tips for protection from waterborne diseases suggested by expert.
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National Dengue Day 2024: This day is celebrated annually on May 16 to raise awareness about the infection spread by mosquitoes' bites. Here are some tips for managing dengue fever at home, along with guidance on when to seek medical assistance
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Mosquitoes can quickly spoil outdoor fun with their bites and potential for disease transmission. But instead of relying on strong chemicals like DEET, there are natural alternatives worth exploring. So, here are 10 natural mosquito repellents if you are sensitive to strong chemicals.
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The virus was detected in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes after samples from six waterbodies in Chikkaballapura were collected and sent for examination in August last week
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The first is sweat. According to Lindsay Zubritsky, Female mosquitoes drink mammalian blood, and the best way they can locate their prey is through sweat.
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The insect repellent company called APS biocontrol wants candidates who are willing to stand in the open for eight hours so that flies known as midges can bite them.
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The recent instance of heavy rain has led to severe floods and waterlogging in the Delhi-NCR region. This has enhanced the chances of mosquitoes breeding and causing vector-borne diseases.
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Warmer, wetter conditions mean tropical diseases are spreading
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Mosquitoes spread dengue through their bites. Its symptoms include headache, pain in muscles, bones and joints, nausea, vomiting, pain behind the eyes, swollen glands and skin rash
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As mosquito-borne dengue and zika infections become a cause for concern in some regions, take a look at how a seemingly harmless mosquito bite can expose you to such diseases.
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A rise in dengue cases in certain states has raised concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Firozabad district in UP has recorded 51 deaths, mostly of children, and hundreds of hospitalisations in over a fortnight till September 5. Over the last two weeks, about 400 dengue cases have been detected in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
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A clean home radiates positive energy and is a healthier place to live. With mosquito-borne diseases on the rise, it is important to ensure that there is no breeding ground for mosquitoes. Besides sweeping R
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The much awaited monsoon season in India not only brings respite to the summer and farmlands, but also brings with it a slew of healthcare frights, as stagnant water provides breeding grounds for many infection-borne mosquitos.
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At the American Chemical Society's meeting in Indianapolis, researchers described a group of compounds that could block mosquitoes' ability to smell potential targets.
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A new malaria vaccine, which is being developed in the US, has shown promising results in early stage clinical trials, scientists say. Researchers found that high doses of the vaccine protected 12 out of 15 patients from the disease.
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Beer buffs please take note: You are more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes, as scientists have found that the insects are 15% more likely to fly towards humans after they have consumed a pint or two.
