A man in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, attempted to die by suicide on Friday night by ingesting mosquito repellent following emotional distress caused by a breakup with his girlfriend. The incident unfolded after the man shared a disturbing Instagram video of himself consuming the repellent. Disturbing Instagram Post Alerts Police Around 3:30 am on Saturday, the […]
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread illnesses including dengue, yellow fever and Zika. Anti-disease programmes breed and release non-biting male mosquitoes that are either sterile or prevent transmission of diseases. These mass release programmes can be […]