Dengue risk rises in the monsoon due to mosquito breeding in stagnant water. Learn how to prevent dengue with simple steps like removing still water, using repellents, and seeking early treatment if symptoms appear.

Simple ways to protect yourself from dengue and mosquito bites during the monsoon

In India's Pune, a curious spectacle recently captured the attention of residents and netizens alike: a swarm of mosquitoes swirling in tornado-like formations against the backdrop of the sky.

India: 'Tornado' of mosquitoes in Pune alarms residents. Watch video here

A recent study published in the journal Cell, suggests that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it is probably linked to the way they smell. According to the researchers, every person has certain body odours and this unique scent profile comprises different chemical compounds which make a person more or less attractive to a mosquito.

Study finds why some people are ‘mosquito magnets’ and might remain that way

A new study finds that some people really are 'mosquito magnets' and it probably has to do with the way they smell. Molly Gambhir telling you more.

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