Bacteria

Diabetes: Resistant Starch Benefits And Foods That May Help Lower Glucose Levels

NDTV Food Desk | Thursday May 9, 2019

Diabetes Diet: Resistant starch is a type of starch that is not digested in the upper digestive tract and a small part of it remains in the gut unchanged. Here's why resistant starch rich foods are beneficial for diabetics.

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.

Right Combination Of Bacteria And Diet May Limit Cancer Progression: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday May 1, 2019

According to a latest study, published in the Journal of Cell Reports, it was found that the right combination of diet and bacteria may limit cancer progression

Top 9 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

Neha Grover | Friday April 12, 2019

Prebiotics are non-living indigestible plant fibres that are used up by the good bacteria in the colon to survive.

Summer Diet Tips: The One Summer Food That Can Keep Pimples And Breakouts At Bay

NDTV Food Desk | Monday April 8, 2019

Besides drinking enough water, adding certain foods to your diet may also reduce body heat, and hence, avoid pimple breakouts.

Probiotic Rich Poori Shrikhand Is The Perfect Meal That Can Get You Ready For The Summer Heat

Health | DoctorNDTV | Monday April 8, 2019

Shrikhand (probiotic) when eaten with deep fried poori, is a meal with low glycemic index. Here are other benefits of this meal rich in probiotics and good fat.

International Space Station Infested With Bacteria Which Could Harm Astronauts, Says NASA

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 8, 2019

The microbes on the ISS were mostly human-associated. The most prominent bacteria were Staphylococcus, Pantoea and Bacillus

ISS Infested With Bacteria "Like Gym On Earth", Says NASA

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 8, 2019

A team of NASA researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist has found the surface inside the International Space Station (ISS) is littered with microbes just like in a gym or office on Earth -- threatening astronauts' health at the orbiting laboratory.

Children With Digestion Issues Are Prone To Future Mental Health Problems: Study; Better Gut Health And Other Tips For Prevention

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Gastrointestinal problems in children could in fact be a red flag for future emotional problems in the child, a Columbia University study has found.

Just Probiotic Drinks Won't Do: Here's Why You Need A Healthy, Fibre-Rich Diet For A Healthy Gut

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Researchers from the University of Washington have published a study that shows that a strain of bacteria sold in Europe in an anti-diarrhoea probiotic drink can go 'bad' and can attack the protective lining of the intestine.

Bid Goodbye To All Your Digestive Issues With This Simple 2-Ingredient Probiotic: Try It Right Now!

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Probiotics are wonderful for improving gut health and digestion. Here is a simple and inexpensive probiotic that you can easily prepare at home.

Drinking Green Tea Helps Cut Obesity And Combat Inflammation: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Thursday March 14, 2019

This study provides evidence that green tea encourages the growth of good gut bacteria, cut risk of obesity and inflammation.

The Way You Store Food Can Affect It's Quality, Deprive It Of Nutrients: Food Storage Guidelines You Must Follow

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday March 12, 2019

Wrong storage of food can attack it with harmful bacteria and also increase risk of food poisoning. Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal suggests some guidelines for the right kind of food storage.

Make Homemade Scrubs With Sugar For Ultimate Skin Exfoliation

Neha Grover | Monday March 11, 2019

Exfoliation is an important part of skin care regime. With time, skin develops a layer of dead skin with accumulated dirt and oil, which in turn clogs the pores. It also serves as a breeding ground for bacteria that leads to skin problems like blackheads and acne.

Raw Foodism Diet: Does Eating Raw Food Lead To Weight Loss?

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday March 6, 2019

Raw foodism is basically a diet where you don't cook anything you eat. Does this diet lead to weight loss? More importantly, will it allow you to lose weight in a safe and healthy manner?