4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (707+ words) Key Takeaways: A recent study found that adding patchouli oil to unscented cream to make an essential-oil-based lotion for the skin protects against mosquitoes just as effectively as DEET. This offers a natural alternative to chemical bug repellents. Entomologists and…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (242+ words) Illegal mosquito repellent agarbattis used in Indian homes may be posing a greater health threat than mosquito-borne diseases themselves, according to a new public health study released by the Home Insect Control Association (HICA) ahead of National Dengue Day on…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (974+ words) The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease. Mosquitoes kill around 760, 000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data, with…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (182+ words) The Tribune Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium National Dengue Day was observed at Civil Hospital Phagwara under the theme "Stop Dengue, Adopt Cleanliness" under the leadership of Senior Medical Officer Dr Simardeep Kaur. The programme aimed to spread…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago  (491+ words) The US experiences an unprecedented 359% spike in travel-associated dengue fever cases, prompting health officials to issue strict vector warnings for holidaymakers. The release of the national surveillance bulletin on May 17, 2026, represents a critical warning for international travelers. For over a…...

11+ hour, 47+ min ago  (19+ words) Deccan Herald Bengaluru civic body launches dengue awareness drive Follow us on:...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago  (245+ words) Mosquito invasion in Iraq sparks health fears amid blame game between agencies Saudi Arabia intercepts drones launched from Iraqi airspace Families accuse Damascus of stalling release of detained SDF fighters Israel kills three in southern Lebanon Huge swarms of mosquitoes…...

14+ hour, 36+ min ago  (522+ words) Consumer Reports gave the Badger Anti-Bug Shake & Spray just 4 out of 100 points based on its low effectiveness, high cost, and damage to surrounding materials. Can't Recommend: Consumer Reports Ranks This Mosquito Repellent A 4 Out Of 100 Being outdoors is one of…...

16+ hour, 41+ min ago  (52+ words) On National Dengue Day on May 16, PMC organised awareness rallies across health centres under central guidelines. Led by Commissioner Mangesh Chitale, officials educated residents on symptoms and prevention. Staff highlighted removal of stagnant water, covering containers, fumigation at sites and…...

16+ hour, 18+ min ago  (24+ words) Bengaluru East City Corporation held a dengue awareness drive at BMTC Workshop-02, Dooravani Nagar, with larval demos, surveys and spraying to curb breeding....