[ad_1] Johannesburg — It seems hard to believe that Africa’s biggest killer is a tiny insect, but almost every minute, an African child dies with malaria. The continent bears the brunt of the mosquito-borne disease, with 95% of the fatal cases recorded every year, and children under the age of 5 make up about 80% of…
[ad_1] The solution to the decades-long battle against malaria may be as simple as adding soap, according to a study. Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) found that adding small quantities of liquid soap to some classes of pesticides can boost their potency by more than ten-fold. The discovery is…
[ad_1] Here are some 15 tips to prevent mosquito bites while sleeping. Mosquito bites are frequent during the warm monsoon season, they also make their presence felt during winter. Mosquito bites cause red, itchy bumps on the skin and can even cause life-threatening diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and zika. Therefore, knowing how to prevent…
[ad_1] Due to its varied terrain and temperature, India is a hotspot for multiple diseases spread by mosquitoes. About 40 million people in India acquire illnesses brought on by mosquitoes each year. One of the most common diseases carried by mosquitoes is the Zika virus, which is among those to be included along with malaria,…
[ad_1] On June 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the onset of the southwest monsoon over Mumbai and Delhi. While the monsoon was delayed by 14 days in Mumbai, it arrived two days early in Delhi. “There has been a significant increase in dengue cases recently, which can be attributed to weather change….
[ad_1] Barrington Sanders, a Miami-Dade Mosquito Control Inspector, sprays a pesticide to kill adult mosquitos on June 29, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images U.S. public health officials say the risk of locally transmitted malaria in the country remains low as seven new cases in Florida and Texas raise questions. The Florida…
[ad_1] As the clouds gather and raindrops fall, announcing the arrival of the monsoon season, a host of infectious diseases make their presence known, posing significant health challenges to communities worldwide. With its favorable conditions for the proliferation of pathogens and the spread of infections, the monsoon season demands heightened awareness and proactive measures to…
[ad_1] Researchers have identified compounds in the leaves of a traditional medicinal plant found in the US and Canada that they say could help fight the parasite responsible for malaria. The study, published recently in the journal ACS Omega, shows that a component found in Labrador tea — multiple, closely related plants of the genus…
