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Scientists were led to believe that the UTIS can be caused by E.coli, which is found in the gut and faeces of many animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beware of under-cooked poultry, it could give you urinary tract...

According to scientists, nearly 25 percent of poultry samples they examined from retail stores contain bacteria.

12 Oct 2017 11:37 AM IST

Cigar smoke is inhaled and is just as harmful to the lungs as cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cigars as harmful as cigarettes

Researchers find that the level of nicotine found in small cigar smoke is similar to or greater than cigarette smoke.

23 Nov 2017 7:58 AM IST

Research examined the longitudinal association between depression and subsequent violence (Photo: Pixabay)

Antidepressants up risk of death by 33 percent, says study

Psychiatrists have raised doubts over findings, arguing antidepressants are often last resort for people with no other...

15 Sept 2017 4:35 PM IST

Hot showers deprive skin of protective oils and this is why keeping it short is advisable (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are hygiene habits accepted as 'healthy' which may actually be...

Long term exposure to active ingredients can also lead to bacterial resistance and hormonal effects.

16 April 2018 12:21 PM IST

Age at smoking initiation and cessation, both key components of smoking duration, are important predictors of mortality. (Representational Image)

Not all adults think nicotine 'definitely harmful' to kids

Nicotine poisonings due to children ingesting e-cigarette liquid are becoming more frequent.

17 July 2018 6:06 PM IST

In September this year, the Union Cabinet had decided to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), popularly referred to as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes in India. (Photo: ANI)

Ban on e-cigarettes smart move by Modi govt, upsets a small minority

Entry of the youth into smoking e-cigarettes is easier than into conventional cigarettes.

6 Dec 2019 2:46 AM IST

As per estimates, more than 3 billion people around the world use social media.

Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful content

Facebook said it was looking forward to working with the government to ensure new regulations were effective.

8 April 2019 8:36 AM IST

TiO2 is one of the main ingredients of sunscreen and acts as a protective agent against harmful UV rays. (Photo: ANI)

Research shows sunscreen pollutes beaches, harms aquatic life

Concentrated TiO2 or long-term exposure could be toxic to a variety of fish and other aquatic organisms.

21 Aug 2018 9:20 AM IST