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Cooking oil may prevent bacteria on food processing equipment

Many foods produced on an industrial scale in enormous stainless steel machines that can be difficult to clean

1 Aug 2018 11:44 AM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts question benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste

Some dentists also said the most effective way to prevent cavities is simply to reduce sugars in the diet.

8 Aug 2018 4:30 PM IST

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Bacteria can sense amino acids

The new findings could help researchers better understand how drugs could target specific proteins.

6 Aug 2018 11:41 AM IST

In a recent study, experts from Manchester University swabbed mens beards for germs and found a whopping 47 per cent of them contained faecal matter.

Beard is riddled with nasty bacteria, faecal matter and may cause...

Studies have found that beards can be a breeding ground for bacteria and being coarser it traps bugs and dirt more...

4 Aug 2018 11:22 AM IST

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Take care of your feet during monsoon time

Simple and easy to do daily.

20 Aug 2018 3:53 PM IST

Currently, poultry products are not routinely tested for the kind of E coli strains that can cause UTIs (Photo: AFP)

Bacteria from poultry capable of causing serious urinary tract...

Previous studies suggested that retail meat was not a source, but new research suggests that these earlier studies may...

29 Aug 2018 6:41 PM IST

Study found clay suspension was effective against a number of bacteria both in their planktonic and biofilm states. (Photo: Pixabay)

Clay may help fight bacteria in wounds, says study

Study found clay suspension was effective against a number of bacteria both in their planktonic and biofilm states.

25 Aug 2018 5:15 PM IST

When people use a jet-air dryer, the microbes get blown off and spread around the toilet room. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air hand dryers spread 5 times more germs than paper towels

Researchers found high levels of dangerous bacteria that cause blood poisoning, pneumonia and gastroenteritis when...

7 Sept 2018 12:33 PM IST

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Antibiotics do more harm than good: Study

Researchers made the discovery while studying what happens when you don't have bacteria to fight a fungal infection.

26 Sept 2018 9:18 AM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why depression pills could be fuelling rise of superbugs

Ingredient in commonly prescribed antidepressant fluoxetine or Prozaccauses mutation in some bacteria making them...

25 Sept 2018 1:53 PM IST

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Microbirthing can harm babies

23 Aug 2017 2:42 PM IST

Recent days have seen social media being awashed with people posting pictures sporting the look (Photo: Instagram/ glitterparadis)

Here's why putting glitter on your tongue is a bad idea

New beauty trend not a good idea, say experts; can cause stomach ache and constipation.

30 Aug 2017 5:41 PM IST