Global response' needed as typhoid evades antibiotics Isra Zaman5 July 2022 9:15 AM ISTThe bacteria that causes typhoid fever is becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics used to treat the disease, with resistant strains...
Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk among children, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea risks can also...
Western-style diet linked to incident colorectal cancer through intestinal microbiota Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTNew research builds the case that a Western-style diet-rich in red and processed meat, sugar and refined grains/carbohydrates-is tied to higher risk...
Genome reconstruction of centuries old E.coli using fragments extracted from an Italian mummy Isra Zaman28 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTAn international team led by researchers at McMaster University, working in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has identified and...
Maternal gum disease connected to preterm birth? Dr. Nandita Mohan27 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTaccording to research presented at EuroPerio10, women with preterm births may be more likely to have gum disease compared to those with full-term...
Probiotic bacteria may enhance tamoxifen effectiveness in treatment of ER+ breast cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Jun 2022 7:45 PM ISTProbiotic bacteria may enhance anti-cancer activities of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and other endocrine-targeted therapies, which could help...
Antibiotic-free hydrogen peroxide e-bandages treat wound infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jun 2022 12:30 PM ISTWashington, D.C: According to new research by investigators at the Mayo Clinic and Washington State University, e-bandages could be an effective...
Journal Club - Gut microbiota strains to cause more severe strokes Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2022 5:29 PM ISTGut brain axis – the terminology is quite clear, it is nothing but a communicating pathway between brain and the stomach, there are several neurons...
Even a single course of antibiotics may affect gut microbiota of infants Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 May 2022 9:15 AM IST"The results of our research strongly indicate that bacteria in the gut regulate the fungal microbiota and keep it under control. When bacteria are...
Journal Club - Organic Vegetables are Contaminated with Microbes Roshni Dhar28 April 2022 2:15 PM ISTPeople are consuming organic vegetables not only because organic production help reduce public health risks, but mounting evidence shows that...
E cigarettes to rise incidence of gum disease Dr. Nandita Mohan2 March 2022 6:02 PM ISTCigarettes are a shorter route to death as it affects respiratory system, with rising awareness many quit and a series of new studies by researchers...
Recent invasive dental procedures not associated with risk of brain abscess: Study Dr. Shravani Dali4 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTDentists' visits are not associated with the risk of brain abscess, according to a recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Brain...
