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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)

Toothpaste ingredient may combat severe lung disease: Study

CF is a genetic disease with one in every 2,500 to 3,500 people diagnosed with it at an early age.

18 May 2018 5:06 PM IST

There is increasing evidence that the skin microbiome is an important element of human health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Good skin bacteria may help prevent cancer: study

This unique strain of skin bacteria produces a chemical that kills several types of cancer cells but does not harm...

4 March 2018 2:59 PM IST

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria invade airways, says study

Traditional cigarettes have been linked to increased risk of pneumonia, but it's been unclear whether e-cigarettes might...

1 March 2018 8:48 AM IST

Most pregnant women with the condition known as bicornuate uterus, carry one baby on one side.

Nose-dwelling bacteria may affect a baby's first cold

Study said babies who have wide variety of different bacteria living in noses tend to recover more quickly from first...

4 Dec 2018 9:39 AM IST

Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal for allowing mobile phone calls and internet services in domestic and international flights in India.

Mobile phones are 7 times dirtier than toilet seats, says study

While those in leather cases have most bacteria, smartphones in plastic cases too have more than six times the germs...

3 Dec 2018 10:56 AM IST

Tuberculosis infection is debilitating and requires long-term medications for at least 6 months.

TB: Is tolerating better than eliminating?

The concept, referred to as "disease tolerance," provided an opportunity to develop new strategies that mitigate the...

14 May 2018 8:15 AM IST

The breakthrough is another major step towards developing a commercially viable drug version. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel antibiotic may help fight superbugs

It has been predicted that by 2050 an additional 10 million people will succumb to drug resistant infections or...

25 March 2018 2:15 PM IST

TB is a leading killer of HIV-positive people: in 2016, 40% of HIV deaths were due to TB. (Photo: AP)

World Tuberculosis Day: 12 things you need to know

One of the leading causes of death worldwide, Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that affect lungs and is curable and...

24 March 2018 8:28 AM IST

A large proportion of these preventive, or prophylactic prescriptions also were for broad-spectrum antibiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drugs prescribed to kids are often inappropriate

A large proportion of these preventive, or prophylactic prescriptions also were for broad-spectrum antibiotics.

22 March 2018 2:21 PM IST

$The murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained \potentially pathogenic bacteria\. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret

The murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained "potentially pathogenic bacteria".

28 March 2018 3:59 PM IST

Walnuts are a winner among nuts, because unlike their siblings, they have a significant amount of essential omega-3 fatty acids (Photo: AFP)

Study finds walnuts may improve health by impacting gut bacteria

Walnuts are just one in group of foods that contain dietary fibre and have interested scientists for their impact on...

4 May 2018 4:14 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

A healthy digestive system could do wonders!

Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease...

3 May 2018 5:27 PM IST