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HAI are infections which develop in patients after admission at a healthcare facility or those acquired in hospital but appear after discharge.

Infected hospitals: Healthcare associated infections on the rise

One in 10 patients are infected in Australian hospitals, a definitive indication of a modern scourge.

21 July 2019 4:03 AM IST

Experts urge parents to talk with their pediatrician if they have concerns about vaccine safety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Multiple vaccines don't make kids prone to infection: study

This new study suggests the theory of overloading an infant's immune system is highly unlikely.

7 March 2018 12:21 PM IST

Actor Irrfan Khan, who is currently in London undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumour, has revealed more about his diagnosis last Friday.

Hotter bodies fight infections, tumours better: study

Small rises in temperature, such as during a fever, increase the speed of a cellular 'clock' that controls the response...

21 May 2018 6:21 PM IST

People with the darkest skin tones were most likely to experience side effects and complications. (Photo: Pixabay)

For job-related skin problems, best prevention unclear

Gloves and barrier creams can help to diminish the impact and direct contact of the irritating chemicals on the skin.

30 May 2018 10:03 AM IST

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Virus risk on planes slimmer than you think

Here is what anew study has found.

20 March 2018 10:27 AM IST

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Natural extracts may fight bacterial infections

An increasing number of unplanned surgeries are being performed to fight infections.

10 Jun 2018 8:12 AM IST

Spotify, launched in 2008 and available in more than 60 countries, is the biggest music streaming company in the world and counts services from Apple, Amazon and Google as its main rivals.

Portable music players tied to hearing loss in kids

Headphones also are not the only way that children may develop hearing loss.

22 Jun 2018 4:11 PM IST

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Humoral response corresponds to production of antibodies

Researchers have examined the humoral responses of 1,000 healthy people to common infections and vaccines.

7 Aug 2018 1:11 PM 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

New currency notes of Rs 500. (Photo: PTI)

Probe health hazards posed by currency notes: CAIT to Jaitley

The traders' body quoted findings from various studies which claimed the notes were contaminated.

2 Sept 2018 4:53 PM IST

Enzyme offers an entry point for researchers to manipulate the development of Tr1 cells to enhance them to treat allergies (Photo: Pixabay)

Immune cells may be useful in making allergy therapies better, says...

According to researchers treatment works because Tr1 cells help suppress the immune system and lower inflammation.

5 Aug 2017 10:21 AM IST

Here are some home remedies for monsoon foot care. (Photo: Pixabay)

This monsoon, don't ignore your feet!

Here are some home remedies for monsoon foot care:

16 July 2017 12:24 PM IST