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Should you avoid cruises after recent hantavirus concerns? Experts answer

May 27, 2026 2:00 pm

Travellers should also carry essential medications, maintain travel insurance, and seek medical attention early

'Local health outbreak can now turn global in days': Experts on pandemic preparedness

May 20, 2026 10:10 am

People should also seek reliable medical information rather than relying on panic-driven social media

Deadly Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship spark concern: Why this specific strain can spread between humans

May 07, 2026 12:36 pm

As the hantavirus cases on the ship created a global concern, with the WHO stating that at this stage, the “overall public health risk remains low”, we explore more about the Andes strain and whether it is a cause for concern

Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: Symptoms, Fatality Rates, and How to Stay Safe

The 'dust' danger: Why Hantavirus is a silent risk in closed spaces

May 04, 2026 3:00 pm

Presently, there's a lack of effective antiviral treatment for treating hantavirus infection. The medical approach to treatment focuses on providing supportive care.

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.

Before entering, the flu virus latches onto specific molecules on the cell’s membrane and glides across the surface, almost like surfing, until it reaches an area densely packed with receptors. These clustered sites provide the smoothest entry point. (Image: ETH Zurich)

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