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Can cranberry juice actually prevent UTI? Maryland doctor explains

Cranberry juice is a widely known home remedy for UTI.

Updated 43 days ago

How dirty is your phone? Doctor explains shocking contamination levels

Phone screens contain a lot of germs.

Updated 65 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.

Updated 71 days ago

Dermatologist shares 5 everyday mistakes that damage your skin

Avoid touching your face to prevent breakouts!

Updated 111 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.

Published 195 days ago

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

The simple kitchen mistakes that lead to food poisoning

Published 212 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?

Updated 289 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

Published 360 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.

Published 361 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

Published 392 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.

Published 447 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.

Updated 461 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)

Published 475 days ago

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

The role of nutrition in tuberculosis treatment is very underrated.

Published 475 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.

Published 504 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.

Published 511 days ago

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

Dogs frequently show affection by licking faces.

Updated 548 days ago

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

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Published 559 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.

Published 560 days ago

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

Coffee increases a type of specific gut bacteria.

Updated 589 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)

Updated 639 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)

Updated 698 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

Published 718 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

Published 754 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.

Updated 754 days ago

Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment, prevention

Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention of TB

Published 777 days ago

Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know

Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know about antimicrobial resistance

Published 792 days ago

5 vital tips to prevent oral cancer and signs to watch out for

5 vital tips to prevent oral cancer and signs to watch out for

Published 792 days ago

Before global scrutiny, MDH faced many US rejections: Report

Hong Kong suspended sales last month of three spice blends made by MDH and Everest for apparently containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide. (Reuters)

Published 794 days ago

New treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms: Research

Lyme disease, caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and spread through tick bites, can produce a variety of symptoms, including those affecting the central and peripheral neurological systems.

Published 817 days ago

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