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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Fitness Enthusiasts Warned in US, UK After Rise In Superbug Infections
Poor hygiene practices, such as not cleaning equipment or not showering after workouts, can increase the risk of transmission.
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Microbiologist Reveals The Surprising Truth About Morning Vs Night Showers
Showering in the morning may be more beneficial for skin health, as it removes night-acquired skin microbes and reduces sweat and odor-causing bacteria.
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9 Common Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate You Should Try
Studies by organisations like Harvard Health and the American Heart Association have shown that moderate consumption of dark chocolate can promote heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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Enjoy Soul-Soothing Chaas? You Have To Try Taak- A Maharashtrian-Style Chaas
In Maharashtra, buttermilk is referred to as taak. The drink is spicy, salty and tangy, and strikes the right balance of flavours on your palate. It is enriched with the goodness of nutrients that benefit your health.
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Leprosy: Know The Symptoms And Risk Factors Of This Condition
Detection of leprosy in the early stage is difficult as the bacteria multiply slowly, the average incubation period of the disease is 5 years. Symptoms may take up to 20 years to appear which leads to an unintentional delay in diagnosis.
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This "Human Cheese" Is Made From Celebrity Armpit Bacteria
A new exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London features five cheeses have been made with bacteria harvested from the skin of some well-known personalities.
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Using These Combination Therapies Can Help Heal Acne
Long-term use of antibiotics in acne treatment is also associated with an increase in upper respiratory infections and skin bacteria and was shown to affect a user's blood-sugar level.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
-
Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Fitness Enthusiasts Warned in US, UK After Rise In Superbug Infections
Poor hygiene practices, such as not cleaning equipment or not showering after workouts, can increase the risk of transmission.
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Microbiologist Reveals The Surprising Truth About Morning Vs Night Showers
Showering in the morning may be more beneficial for skin health, as it removes night-acquired skin microbes and reduces sweat and odor-causing bacteria.
-
9 Common Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate You Should Try
Studies by organisations like Harvard Health and the American Heart Association have shown that moderate consumption of dark chocolate can promote heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.
-
New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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Enjoy Soul-Soothing Chaas? You Have To Try Taak- A Maharashtrian-Style Chaas
In Maharashtra, buttermilk is referred to as taak. The drink is spicy, salty and tangy, and strikes the right balance of flavours on your palate. It is enriched with the goodness of nutrients that benefit your health.
-
Leprosy: Know The Symptoms And Risk Factors Of This Condition
Detection of leprosy in the early stage is difficult as the bacteria multiply slowly, the average incubation period of the disease is 5 years. Symptoms may take up to 20 years to appear which leads to an unintentional delay in diagnosis.
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This "Human Cheese" Is Made From Celebrity Armpit Bacteria
A new exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London features five cheeses have been made with bacteria harvested from the skin of some well-known personalities.
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Using These Combination Therapies Can Help Heal Acne
Long-term use of antibiotics in acne treatment is also associated with an increase in upper respiratory infections and skin bacteria and was shown to affect a user's blood-sugar level.
