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Doctor explains how you can't get a cold from cold water or the refrigerator: 'Science is simple, not emotional'
December 08, 2025 5:36 pm
Cold drinks can temporarily irritate a sensitive throat, making pain, congestion, or coughing feel more noticeable.
In a first, real-time video shows flu virus breaching cell defences ‘like a dance’
December 10, 2025 10:50 am
The custom-built microscopy system allowed researchers to film the very instant an influenza virus attaches itself to a cell and is drawn inside.
H3N2: The virus affecting '69 per cent' families in Delhi NCR
September 23, 2025 4:55 pm
Remember that you don’t have to take medication on your own. Follow the doctor’s advice
38-year-old software engineer has 104 °F fever, stubborn cough and severe headache: Why is H3N2 flu affecting the under-40 group the most?
September 20, 2025 10:47 am
Crowded metros, shared taxis and poorly ventilated offices create conditions for a perfect storm of airborne viruses, say experts
What is causing the surge in flu cases in Delhi-NCR? Experts explain
March 08, 2025 11:42 am
Elevated pollution levels in urban areas can weaken respiratory defences, making individuals more vulnerable to infections, says Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, director, pulmonology, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad
How Pune’s 6-year-old survived Guillain-Barré Syndrome and came off ventilator support: Know all about his recovery journey
January 29, 2025 4:47 pm
Prevent future infections, manage pain and go for physiotherapy, say doctors.
HMPV infection: Maharashtra health minister urges people not to panic
January 07, 2025 10:47 am
No case yet in Maharashtra; doctors say symptoms mild, similar to cold; PMC lists precautions.
How to stay protected during the flu season
December 16, 2024 6:07 pm
In extreme age groups—children under 5 years and adults over 60 years—the flu can lead to complications like pneumonia, which may be life-threatening
Mystery fever? These viruses can trigger symptoms similar to dengue, swine flu and Covid
September 13, 2024 7:50 am
Lesser known viruses and bacteria can cause complications too
Why the Chandipura virus is 'particularly severe' in children of this age group (and how to protect them)
July 19, 2024 3:27 pm
Delayed diagnosis, lack of specific antiviral treatments, and limited intensive care access in affected regions contribute to the high mortality rate.
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