Busia, which has the highest malaria prevalence rate in Kenya at 39 per cent, has embarked on destruction of more than 25 ...

(Mental Floss)-- When it comes to parasites, it's all about perspective. You may call a lifetime of growing and feeding off another organism lazy, but we call it opportunistic. In fact, these ...

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance — they can pose serious health risks by transmitting diseases such as West Nile ...

RAWALPINDI: Dengue mosquito larvae were found in 1,471 houses in the garrison city during a surveillance campaign overthe last two weeks, setting alarm bells ringing for the district administration.

You must have noticed a series of changes your body goes through each month, during the menstrual cycle. You may experience cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. These symptoms apart ...

Starting next month, the southern metropolis will launch a large-scale mosquito larvae elimination campaign, as directed by the Pasteur Institute. The initiative will focus on environmental sanitation ...

The spectre of mosquito-borne diseases has once again cast a shadow over the country, with the recent death of a man in his 70s from Japanese encephalitis (JE) sparking an urgent health warning. This ...

This is where repellents come in. There are a variety of mosquito repellents available. The most tried-and-true products are based on a substance called N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, more commonly ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday launched the “Alas-Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” drive on in a bid to address the rising number of dengue cases nationwide.

In a one-of-a-kind initiative undertaken by the Health Department, nursing students from the district will be trained in identifying the larvae of dengue-causing mosquitoes. These students will ...

Oronde East knew the little boy. The loss is felt in his heart and his life’s work. “Honestly, it’s empowered me to wake up earlier and go to bed even more late just to know I put the time ...