Influenza: Over 8,500 birds culled in govt farm in Tripura
More than 8,500 chickens and ducks were culled and 10,500 eggs destroyed.
Jan 17, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
Breathe easy: 5 tips to prevent stuffy nose this winter season
Check out these easy tips to prevent stuffy nose this winter season.
Jan 02, 2016, 05:42 AM IST
New protein target to help fight flu
Thanks to the comprehensive analysis of these 'OMIC' databases, 20 previously unknown host molecules that promote the growth of influenza A viruses have been discovered.
Dec 13, 2015, 17:26 PM IST
New vaccine strategy shields high-risk cancer patients from flu
Even though patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders may receive an annual flu vaccine, studies show that a one-time flu shot does not offer adequate immune response.
Dec 07, 2015, 10:44 AM IST
Swine flu virus still in air in parts of country
Swine flu virus, which caused an influenza pandemic in 2009-10, continues to circulate in the air causing sporadic outbreaks in various parts of the country.
Dec 02, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
Delhi's toxic air: How to keep safe from respiratory infections!
As the pollution levels rise in winter, chances of acquiring respiratory infections also increase simultaneously.
Nov 20, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
Chicken resistant to avian flu will emerge: WHO expert
Viruses in birds will live for many years but when they move to hosts, there will be deadly reaction, says expert.
Nov 18, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
Apart from being more effective, the shots also reduce risk of hospitalization.
Oct 12, 2015, 12:09 PM IST
Flu shot reduces risk of stroke
A new research shows that chances of having a stroke fell by around a fifth in the first 59 days after receiving the flu jab.
Oct 07, 2015, 15:50 PM IST