For days, WHO officials have sought to dispel comparisons between coronavirus and hantavirus, stressing that the latter poses very low risk to the general public.

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally. As a result, scientists worldwide have increased efforts to study viruses circulating in wildlife and improve early detection systems.

A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.

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.

Hantavirus can lead to serious health conditions like Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).

Canine coronavirus primarily affects dogs, but emerging research suggests possible human infection risks. Here's what experts say about zoonotic transmission, symptoms, and whether pet owners should be concerned.

Immunotherapy is generally associated with fewer and milder side effects compared to chemotherapy. Many patients are able to continue their routine activities during treatment.

A new study shows how the Covid virus may spread more widely by turning resistant lung cells into infection targets, offering clues to severe disease.

The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.

Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.

Bronchial asthma often worsens in winter due to cold air, pollution and infections.

We often drink less water in winter because we don't feel thirsty, but dehydration dries out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, your first line of defence against viruses.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit being held under South Africa's Presidency. Modi arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base (AFB) in Gauteng, where he was accorded a traditional welcome.

In this article, we share a list of small changes you can make to your routine today for better immunity this winter.

After a hiatus of over four years, direct commercial air services between Kolkata and mainland China's Guangzhou city resumed on Sunday with the first flight taking off from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at 10 pm.

In addition to showing a marked reduction in coronavirus infections, the azelastine group also displayed fewer symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Desi foods to boost immunity: Keep reading as we list some desi affordable foods you must add to your monsoon diet for better immunity.

Italian authorities have arrested a Chinese citizen, accused by the United States of being part of a state-sponsored hacking group that stole Covid-19 vaccine secrets from the US on behalf of Chinese intelligence at the height of the pandemic.

A day after the Indian Council of Medical Research debunked claims of the Corona vaccine being responsible for the rising death cases among the youth, a panel of expert doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences addressed the issue.

New Covid Nimbus: Designated as NB.1.8.1, the Nimbus strain is a descendant of Omicron. WHO has listed it among six variants under close observation.

India's active coronavirus cases have climbed to 7,121, with Kerala fighting the latest resurgence of infections - followed by Gujarat and Delhi.

Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry.

While states are on alert, officials have said that the coronavirus cases are mild in nature and there is no need to panic.

India's active COVID-19 cases have climbed to 3,961 as per the Health Ministry's Covid-19 dashboard. According to official data, 203 new cases were added to the active case count since Sunday.