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Potential treatment for deadly bacterial infections discovered
Scientists in Singapore have found that asparaginase (ASNASE) – the enzyme that degrades the amino acid asparagine and serves as a common chemotherapeutic agent – arrests Group A Streptococcus (GAS)...
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Are germs in your kitchen actually good for you?
Get this – your kitchen is far, far dirtier than your bathroom! A survey of 1,400 homemakers found that they clean their toilets more frequently than the kitchen. The correlation between food and water...
View ArticleTreat infections, lung problems with colloidal silver
Coined as the ‘superhero’ of traditional medicine, colloidal silver has extensive, fascinating history in healthcare, which dates back to the era of ancient Greeks. Although the use of colloidal silver...
View ArticleAnti-microbial peptide developed to fight bacteria
A team of researchers has developed an anti-microbial peptide that can destroy many types of bacteria, including some that are resistant to most antibiotics. ‘One of our main goals is to provide...
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5 mistakes you must avoid if you have UTI
Urinary tract infection can lead to symptoms like frequent urination, pelvic pain and more. However, certain activities can worsen the symptoms. According to gynaecologist Dr Arundhati Dhar, you should...
View ArticleNew method can quickly identify bacteria that cause infections in hospital...
In near future, identifying the bacterial species responsible for infections developing in hospital patients will take just a few minutes, thanks to the scientists who developed such an analytical...
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8 shocking things that happen when you bite your nails
What do you do when you are nervous? Most people end up biting nails as they believe it helps in relieving stress. However, the point here is that nail biting can have serious effects on your health....
View Article7 things your tattoo artist wants you to know
Celebrity tattoo artist Vikas Malani has over two decades of experience in the tattoo industry. But he says there are some things that still haven’t changed even after all these years. “There are so...
View ArticleWhat happens when you share a razor?
You must have found yourself in this situation several times. You want to wear your favourite hot pants to date, and you end up using your friend’s razor because you want your legs to appear silky...
View ArticleMumbai flood – Take antibiotics immediately if you walked through flood...
BMC officials have issued a health advisory, telling people to take antibiotics within 72 hours in case they waded through flood waters on Tuesday, 29th August 2017. The statement was issued in public...
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These 7 everyday things you use are covered with germs
Even if you clean your belongings every single day, there are still a few things that may escape your notice. While you can’t see them, the bacteria may lurk in your belongings. These common items you...
View ArticleAntibiotic resistance: 4 ways Indians are overusing antibiotics and why they...
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a major concern these days. In general, antibiotics are prescribed to treat people suffering from a bacterial infection or illness. Every time we ingest an antibiotic,...
View ArticleBlame multi drug resistant bacteria for rise in Infectious diseases
Multi Drug Resistant organisms that cause deadly infections are spreading resulting in community-acquired infections, reveals a new study by city’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SRGH). The new findings are...
View ArticleWhy you should not use antibiotics to treat viral infections
If you have a fever, you pop a paracetamol. If you have body pain, you pop a painkiller. But if you have a cough and cold and a sore throat, popping an antibiotic might NOT be a good idea. Not just...
View Article5 reasons you should NEVER share your antibiotics
It is quite common that when you are down with fever, you might take a paracetamol tablet that was once prescribed to someone in your family. So when you have leftover antibiotics at home, you might...
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4 nutrients that can help prevent pneumonia
Pneumonia is quite common, especially during winters due to the cold weather and high risk of infections. However, following few diet tips can help you to fight and even prevent pneumonia this season....
View Article3 common myths about GERMS you should STOP believing in!
Microbes are present everywhere. Right from what you eat to what you wear, we are living in an environment filled with harmful microorganisms. These tiny creatures, which are invisible to the eyes, can...
View ArticleHere’s why you should STOP using the bar soap in public toilets!
Public bathrooms do not usually have a bar soap but if you find one, and have no other way to clean your hands in the restroom, you should first make sure that you clean the bar and then wash your...
View ArticleHere’s why you should sanitize your smart phones!
Germs include virus, bacteria and fungi, and they are everywhere. We have germs inside our bodies and on our skin and most of them are harmless. In fact, we need some germs, like the ‘good bacteria’ on...
View Article5 must-to-know facts about leprosy or Hansen’s disease
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 180,000 people worldwide are infected with leprosy and most of them in Africa and Asia. Leprosy encompasses erroneous customs and beliefs...
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