Antibiotic

Vegetables May Carry Infection-Causing Bacteria That Can Harm Human Gut: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 24, 2019

It has been proved that not just animal meat but plant-based foods can also be the source of such infections.

Viruses In Kitchen Sponges May Eat Hard-To-Kill Bacteria, Say Scientists

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 24, 2019

The US researchers have discovered viruses that can infect bacteria in kitchen sponges, which may prove useful in fighting bacteria that cannot be killed by antibiotics alone.

Scientists Develop Device To Detect Bacteria Within Minutes, Not Days

Science | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The era of doctors prescribing patients powerful antibiotics while they wait for lab reports could soon be numbered, with a new device returning results within minutes instead of days.

This Honey Water Remedy May Help Boost Immunity And Heal Cold, Cough 

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Cold, runny nose, wheezing and coughing can make anyone feel irritable, but the truth is that in this changing weather one is highly susceptible to catch seasonal infections.

Did You Know These Superfoods Can Actually Help You Control High Blood Pressure?

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday March 13, 2019

Some medications, dietary changes, regular physical activity and other lifestyle modifications can reduce high blood pressure.

Natural Ways To Boost Immunity In Children

Health | IANS | Monday January 21, 2019

Children with low immunity are highly susceptible to various types of infections. The high incidence of infections has led to an increased and inappropriate use of antibiotics, which has further resulted in antimicrobial resistance.

Foods To Eat And Avoid In Winters If You Have Asthma

Deepali Kapoor | Friday January 18, 2019

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways of the lungs that become inflamed, narrow or swell up which makes it difficult to breathe. Cold air that we breathe induces a substance called histamine, which is produced naturally by our body during an allergic attack that triggers wheezing and asthma.

Study: Pregnant And Obese Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Flu Complications

Health | IANS | Thursday December 20, 2018

Influenza testing is important because physicians are more likely to treat patients with antiviral medications if they have a definitive diagnosis, further reducing the likelihood of prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, especially in outpatients.

Daily Dose Of Caffeine Therapy Could Boost Brain Development In Premature Babies: Top 15 Foods To Boost Brainpower And Memory

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday December 13, 2018

"Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the NICU after antibiotics," said Abhay Lodha, Associate Professor in the University of Calgary in Canada.

Garlic Oil And Other Herbal Oils May Help Treat Lyme Disease: 4 Garlic Oil Benefits

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday December 4, 2018

The study revealed that these oils may be useful in alleviating Lyme symptoms that continue to prevail despite standard antibiotic treatment.

Over 50,000 Children Die Every Year In India Due To Antibiotic Resistance

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 19, 2018

Antibiotic-resistant infections are spreading wings in India, killing over 58,000 children every year, while uncontrolled dumping of untreated urban waste into water bodies is affecting aquatic life and environment.

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: All You Need To Know About Antibiotic Resistance And Its Health Hazards

Health | DoctorNDTV | Monday November 12, 2018

World Antibiotic Awareness Week is aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to use of these medicines.

"Chest Infection, On Antibiotics": Shashi Tharoor On "Disappearance"

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday November 7, 2018

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday broke his silence on being absent from party events. He took to Twitter and clarified that his so called "disappearance" from the public eye, was due to a "bad chest infection".

Antacids, Antibiotics May Up Obesity Risk In Children: Foods To Manage Obesity

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday November 1, 2018

The altered structure of gut bacteria may induce obesity in childhood.

5 Best Ways To Deal With Sore Throat At Home

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday October 23, 2018

A sore throat is also caused by a virus that resolves on its own. Strep throat also known as streptococcal infection, is a less common type of sore throat which is caused by bacteria and requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications.