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Can cranberry juice actually prevent UTI? Maryland doctor explains

Cranberry juice is a widely known home remedy for UTI.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 05:42 pm IST

How dirty is your phone? Doctor explains shocking contamination levels

Phone screens contain a lot of germs.
Updated on May 11, 2026 09:24 pm IST

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 on May 06, 2026 02:15 pm IST

Dermatologist shares 5 everyday mistakes that damage your skin

Avoid touching your face to prevent breakouts!
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:13 pm IST

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 on Jan 02, 2026 02:38 pm IST

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

The simple kitchen mistakes that lead to food poisoning
Published on Dec 16, 2025 10:51 am IST

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 on Sept 30, 2025 01:03 pm IST

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 on Jul 21, 2025 12:52 pm IST

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 on Jul 20, 2025 10:26 am IST

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 on Jun 19, 2025 04:56 pm IST

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 on Apr 25, 2025 01:51 pm IST

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 on Apr 11, 2025 05:15 pm IST

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 on Mar 27, 2025 08:45 pm IST

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

The role of nutrition in tuberculosis treatment is very underrated.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:07 pm IST

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 on Feb 27, 2025 02:15 pm IST

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 on Feb 20, 2025 10:48 am IST

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

Dogs frequently show affection by licking faces.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 03:19 pm IST

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 on Jan 02, 2025 01:41 pm IST

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

Coffee increases a type of specific gut bacteria.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:51 pm IST

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 on Oct 14, 2024 06:24 pm IST

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 on Aug 17, 2024 04:31 pm IST

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 on Jul 28, 2024 01:32 pm IST

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 on Jun 22, 2024 01:11 pm IST

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 on Jun 22, 2024 08:41 am IST

Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment, prevention

Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Understanding symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention of TB
Published on May 29, 2024 08:59 pm IST

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 on May 15, 2024 04:45 pm IST

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 on May 15, 2024 12:28 pm IST

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 on May 13, 2024 08:12 am IST

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 on Apr 20, 2024 03:20 pm IST