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Mumbai sees rise in H1N1 flu cases, says BMC

Mumbai sees rise in H1N1 flu cases, says BMC

Around 53 cases of H1N1 (flu) were reported in the city from July 1 to July 15

16 July,2024 08:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Why are there no Zika cases in city?

Mumbai: Why are there no Zika cases in city?

Only because we are not looking for it, say state health department officials

14 July,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Five essential tips to stay disease-free this monsoon

Mid-Day Premium Five essential tips to stay disease-free this monsoon

Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches and countertops. Store food items in airtight containers to prevent contamination by moisture or pests. Drink boiled water and avoid high-risk areas like clogged drains

10 July,2024 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Surging dengue cases in Karnataka, BJP urges Cong govt to declare emergency

Surging dengue cases in Karnataka, BJP urges Cong govt to declare emergency

More cases are reported in Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru and Hassan. A doctor has succumbed to dengue fever, MP Manjunath said. Once complications start in dengue, death is 99 percent as there is no treatment, he added

06 July,2024 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Cancer evades chemotherapy finds mechanism to reverse Study

Cancer evades chemotherapy finds mechanism to reverse Study

In the study, the team zeroed in on lactate - the product that builds up as cancer cells convert nutrients to energy, which was found to be most abundant in chemotherapy-resistant cancer tissues

06 July,2024 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Zika virus: Mumbai doctors reveal insights about the mosquito-borne virus

Mid-Day Premium Zika virus: Mumbai doctors reveal insights about the mosquito-borne virus

As the number of Zika virus cases increases in Maharashtra, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai doctors to break down the disease and why pregnant mothers need to take care. They not only share the causes and effects but also the precautions that people need to take

06 July,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Karnataka govt asks to be vigilant against Zika virus spread along with dengue

Karnataka govt asks to be vigilant against Zika virus spread along with dengue

The minister also asked the officers to detect the dengue hotspots and destroy them on utmost priority. The directions were also given to open fever clinics where more cases of dengue are reported, and the testing of persons with symptoms of dengue

05 July,2024 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rujuta Diwekar’s 5 food tips to ward off monsoon illnesses

Rujuta Diwekar’s 5 food tips to ward off monsoon illnesses

Minor changes in your daily diet can enhance antibody production and boost immunity against rising pathogens. Nutrition expert, Rujuta Diwekar, outlines a holistic guide to maintaining optimum health during monsoons

04 July,2024 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Malaria data encouraging, but there’s still work to do

Malaria data encouraging, but there’s still work to do

This is encouraging and should spur officials into taking similar measures

03 July,2024 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Zika virus majorly asymptomatic, can resemble dengue fever: Experts

Zika virus majorly asymptomatic, can resemble dengue fever: Experts

Zika virus disease (ZVD) is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which also transmits dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever

01 July,2024 02:11 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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