Bird flu decimates seabird populations in UK over two years
Slow-breeding seabirds face an uphill battle to recover from significant losses, scientists express deep concern
Chilika sees record number of migratory birds amid bird flu scare
Rare falcated teal, mallard spotted during bird census
African swine fever: Highly contagious virus hit 49 countries since 2021
Only way to contain the virus is to cull the infected, in-contact pigs and bury them in lime-treated deep trenches
Avian flu killing Jharkhand crows: virology institute
Highly pathogenic H5N1virus that can even spread to humans
New swine flu kit makes disease detection easier in India
Portable testing kit gives results within an hour
New influenza virus isolated in pigs in China has pandemic potential
Human-to-human transmission possible, pre-existing immunity against flu of no help
How effective are sanitisers?
Studies say hand sanitisers inefficient in removing norovirus. Can cause bowel disorder
When COVID-19 or flu viruses kill, they often have an accomplice — bacterial infections
Viral respiratory infections can increase the likelihood of bacterial infections and lead to worse disease
Savage sapiens, ravaged planet and COVID-19
It may be difficult to have a planet that no longer uses oil or coal, does not kill millions of farmed animals, degrade wetlands and rivers
West Nile Virus and its lone victim
The death of a boy in Kerala from the virus shows how little India knows about a zoonotic disease that causes frequent human infections elsewhere
Bihar man dies of swine flu in Patna hospital
Bihar has been grappling with COVID-19 and viral fever; On September 10, a 58-year-old man died of swine flu in Patna
How 1918 ‘Bombay Influenza’ carries lessons India must learn to tackle novel coronavirus
The Bombay influenza was responsible for the deaths of around 10 to 20 million people in India
When business rules our kitchens
Moving target
Drug targets body’s immunity instead of virus to cut flu deaths
Bad shot
Swine flu injection may raise sleep disorder risk
After several deaths, government finally takes note of the seriousness of swine flu
Haryana reports 23 deaths, Delhi three; Delhi government issues advisory to hospitals to ensure availability of isolation wards, medicines
We're developing the world's first vaccine suitable for humans and livestock
The technique uses a chimpanzee respiratory virus (adenovirus) to expose individuals to just a small part of the Rift Valley Fever virus
Rising population can increase emergence of infectious diseases: Study
Projected growth in global population will push for more food production, which will make the agriculture sector use more chemicals and resort to …
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Ebola rears head again in DRC; China, US report new strains of bird flu
WHO assesses EVD risk to be low at global level; China says H3N8 infection not a cause for worry
Scientists map black swan genome to better understand immune response
Black swans are highly susceptible to the bird flu virus and the scientists hope to uncover clues to prevent the next pandemic
Nepal faces one of the biggest bird-flu outbreaks
Kathmandu, Pokhra worst affected; repeat outbreak in a span of two weeks worries authorities
Science and Technology - Briefs
Learning from COVID-19: Here’s what is needed to prepare for the next global health emergency
A new pandemic may already be on the horizon as highly pathogenic avian influenza is raising growing alarm
2,500 birds culled to stop bird flu spread in Bihar
Authorities now focussing on chickens in domestic houses