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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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Is Your Air Conditioner Making You Sick? 5 Hidden Health Risks Everybody Should Know
With a 42-degree heatwave, are you someone who is blasting their air conditioning unit? Then, you need to know the 5 hidden health risks that may be associated with extreme artificial cooling and how to safeguard yourself.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
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Getting White Pimples On Your Nose? Here's Why Summer Heat Makes Whiteheads More Frequent
The nose has a higher concentration of oil glands, making it a hotspot for acne. This is why conditions like acne often appear prominently in this area.
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Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
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A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
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From Scalp To Stomach: 7 Surprising Signs Your Gut Is Out Of Balance
The 16th Probiotic Symposium highlighted that there are 7 surprising signs that may indicate that your gut is out of balance. Here are the signs that you need to know and how to correct them.
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Cranberries Are Not Native To India: Can They Actually Help You Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
Research suggests that cranberries may help reduce the risk of recurrent UTIs, especially in people who get them frequently.
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Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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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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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
-
Is Your Air Conditioner Making You Sick? 5 Hidden Health Risks Everybody Should Know
With a 42-degree heatwave, are you someone who is blasting their air conditioning unit? Then, you need to know the 5 hidden health risks that may be associated with extreme artificial cooling and how to safeguard yourself.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
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Getting White Pimples On Your Nose? Here's Why Summer Heat Makes Whiteheads More Frequent
The nose has a higher concentration of oil glands, making it a hotspot for acne. This is why conditions like acne often appear prominently in this area.
-
Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
-
A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
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From Scalp To Stomach: 7 Surprising Signs Your Gut Is Out Of Balance
The 16th Probiotic Symposium highlighted that there are 7 surprising signs that may indicate that your gut is out of balance. Here are the signs that you need to know and how to correct them.
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Cranberries Are Not Native To India: Can They Actually Help You Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
Research suggests that cranberries may help reduce the risk of recurrent UTIs, especially in people who get them frequently.
-
Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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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.
