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    Bacteria News

    Can a houseplant expose you to bacteria that can make you sick? Doctor explains

    While keeping plants is generally safe, Dr Sood stressed that damp soil and stagnant water in pots can harbour harmful microbes.
    Lifestyle
    Published 48 days ago

    ‘Kitchen sponges have more bacteria than your toilet’: Food safety officer warns

    Kitchen sponge can harbour more pathogenic bacteria than a toilet seat because their porous, damp nature easily traps organic food debris.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 65 days ago

    Food safety experts reveal 10 foods they avoid because of contamination risks

    Experts warn about raw milk, believing it to be associated with kidney damage. Find out what the other troubling food sources are which may result in contamination and food-borne illnesses.
    Lifestyle
    Published 75 days ago

    Why do infections rise in monsoon? Dr (Col) Vijay Dutta explains and shares simp

    Risk of infections are generally high in monsoon.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 79 days ago

    Can cranberry juice actually prevent UTI? Maryland doctor explains

    Cranberry juice is a widely known home remedy for UTI.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 126 days ago

    How dirty is your phone? Doctor explains shocking contamination levels

    Phone screens contain a lot of germs.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 148 days ago

    Should you wash chicken or not? Qatar food safety officer reveals truth

    If there is visible dirt, blood or feathers on the chicken, it is okay to wash it while following precautions.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 154 days ago

    Dermatologist shares 5 everyday mistakes that damage your skin

    Avoid touching your face to prevent breakouts!
    Lifestyle
    Updated 194 days ago

    Persistent gastritis? Neurologist says this bacterium may be the root cause

    Dr Sehrawat recommends getting tested for a specific bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, if you have persistent symptoms of gastritis.
    Lifestyle
    Published 278 days ago

    How everyday cooking shortcuts, from rice to raw meat, lead to food poisoning

    The simple kitchen mistakes that lead to food poisoning
    Lifestyle
    Published 295 days ago

    Dentist shares 4 ‘crazy things’ rotting your teeth, and it isn't related to food

    Did you know that an average of 80 million bacteria is transferred during an intimate kiss lasting even 10 seconds?
    Lifestyle
    Updated 372 days ago

    Superbugs threaten lives and may cost $2 trillion a year by 2050: Report

    The study named ‘Forecasting the Fallout from AMR: Economic Impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans’ highlighted the economic cost of superbugs
    World News
    Published 443 days ago

    Gastroenterologist shares simple food swaps to improve gut health naturally

    Steel-cut oats, lentil pasta, sweet potatoes, and green bananas are recommended by Dr. Sethi for better gut health.
    Lifestyle
    Published 444 days ago

    DYK: Pillowcases can gather more bacteria than a toilet seat in just a week

    Your pillowcase can accumulate more bacteria than a toilet seat in just a week
    Htcity
    Published 475 days ago

    Childhood exposure to bacterial toxin can trigger colorectal cancer: Study

    Young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer often have no family history of the disease.
    Lifestyle
    Published 530 days ago

    Doctor says these 4 TB prevention rules should be known by everyone in 2025

    Doctor reveals 4 game-changing ways to shield yourself from TB.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 544 days ago

    IIT Roorkee researchers make key discovery in treating bacterial infections

    The IIT Roorkee research team is led by Prof. Ranjana Pathania and includes Arsalan Hussain, Timsy Bhando, Ananth Casius, and Rinki Gupta. It found that thymol, a plant-based compound commonly found in thyme, may help weaken the persisters. (HT file)
    Education
    Published 558 days ago

    Tuberculosis and nutrition: How diet plays a role in treatment and recovery

    The role of nutrition in tuberculosis treatment is very underrated.
    Lifestyle
    Published 559 days ago

    Designing self-destructing bacteria make effective tuberculosis vaccines: Study

    A safe vaccine called BCG, consisting of a weakened strain of the closely related Mycobacterium bovis, has been available for over a century.
    Lifestyle
    Published 587 days ago

    Flushing public toilets could be more dangerous than you think: Study

    Research highlights that flushing toilets can aerosolize bacteria, posing health risks in public restrooms.
    Lifestyle
    Published 594 days ago

    Letting your dog lick your face can be dangerous: Study reveals potential risk

    Dogs frequently show affection by licking faces.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 631 days ago

    IIT Bombay researchers identify bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in soil, boost crop yield

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    Science
    Published 643 days ago

    The soil beneath our feet is a warzone of infections: Study reveals details

    The study observed how soil bacteria can carry antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), microscopic instructions that can allow bacteria to survive through antibiotics.
    Lifestyle
    Published 643 days ago

    Your love for coffee may alter your gut microbiome; study reveals

    Coffee increases a type of specific gut bacteria.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 673 days ago

    Kerala man infected with Murine Typhus: All about the rare bacterial disease

    The disease is also called endemic typhus, flea-borne typhus. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Updated 723 days ago

    Deadly bacteria threatens US beach vacations, billions of tourism money at risk

    In an aerial view, Lake Tahoe is seen at near full capacity at Lakeside Beach on May 22, 2024 in South Lake Tahoe, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via AFP)
    Business
    Updated 781 days ago

    6 healthy food swaps to support good gut health

    6 healthy food swaps to support good gut health: Alternatives to white bread, ice creams, sugary beverages and more
    Lifestyle
    Published 801 days ago

    Superbugs: Is this global health threat potentially worse than Covid-19?

    Superbugs vs Covid-19: Comparing scale and severity of global health threats, preparing for next health catastrophe
    Lifestyle
    Published 837 days ago

    Death in 2 days: Deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise in Japan

    Infections from Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria are on the rise in Japan. Infections cause a deadly disease called Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 837 days ago

    Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment, prevention

    Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention of TB
    Lifestyle
    Published 860 days ago
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