Two Indian crew members are onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people. WHO says the virus spreads differently from Covid-19 and does not currently pose a pandemic threat.

Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus cannot be detected using rapid antigen kits. Doctors explain why diagnosis depends on specialised blood tests, PCR analysis and clinical suspicion, especially during severe respiratory illness outbreaks.

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The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to...

Apple is all set to host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, where it is expected to preview its latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, and other devices. Alongside, the Cupertino-based tech giant will also entertain the winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge programme at Apple Park. Ahead of WWDC, Apple has highlighted four standout app playgr...

The Fitbit Air was launched on Thursday as the newest wearable under the Fitbit brand. It continues the Google-owned company’s strategy of offering a compact, screenless design that delivers continuous health tracking without distractions. Google says Fitbit Air is designed to be lightweight, affordable, and comfortable enough for round-the-clock wear. The Fitbit Ai...

Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic.

Singapore has isolated and is testing two residents who were onboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.

While a recent outbreak on the cruise ship involved the Andes strain, the only type known to pass between humans, transmission still requires very close, intimate contact.

Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected.

The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.

Siddharth Lutha, appearing for the petitioners opposing female genital mutilation, told the bench that the practice is done on young girls aged 7 years, and it causes an irreversible change in their bodies.

Drinking water immediately after eating watermelon or muskmelon is generally discouraged because it can disrupt your digestion and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

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The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.

Google is revamping its health ecosystem with the launch of Google Health Coach and the transition from the Fitbit app to the new Google Health app. The updated platform adds AI-based wellness insights, redesigned fitness and sleep tools, and expanded health tracking features powered by Gemini models. Google said the rollout starts on May 19, while eligible users will...

With a capacity for about 170 passengers, MV Hondius is specifically built for navigating ice-filled polar waters and is designed to offer close encounters with remote landscapes and wildlife.

While melatonin can be a helpful tool for managing sleep difficulties for some, its use in toddlers should be approached with caution and under professional guidance to ensure safety and appropriaten

Summer in India is not just about heatwaves and dehydration. Doctors warn that viral infections including flu, conjunctivitis, dengue and stomach infections often rise during the season due to humidity, travel, crowding and contaminated food and wate

A blood test might help predict how one's illness trajectory will proceed and how well they might respond to treatment, according to a study.

Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.

Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have been isolated as they await test results for the rare respiratory disease, Singapore's Communicable...

Excessive sweating without obvious triggers may indicate underlying health issues like hormonal imbalances, infections, or metabolic disorders.