In 2018, 11,336 American Gut participants mailed samples from used toilet paper to scientists; the dataset characterized microbial diversity on an unprecedented scaleIn an extensive research initiative, scientists collected toilet paper swabs from a diverse group of thousands worldwide, revealing a signi...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselvesFor centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at lea...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Why medicine tablets are sealed behind aluminum foil: The metal blocks moisture, light, and oxygen that can slowly damage drugsPill packaging is essential for safeguarding delicate medications from harmful environmental elements, such as moisture and light. Aluminum...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Wockhardt takes on India’s superbug crisis with new antibiotic academyWockhardt has launched the Antibiotic Academy, an open scientific learning platform to strengthen clinical dialogue and evidence-based mana...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Deadly fungus outbreak in US: What is Candida auris, symptoms, who all are at risk as cases rise across 23 statesThis year, over 3,100 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris have emerged across twenty-three states in the US, with Texas and Michigan repo...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA trains guns on overpriced drugsMaharashtra FDA plans to approach the NPPA regarding exorbitant drug prices. The agency is examining data and will take action against unet...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: AnalysisA new study reveals most nations overuse stronger 'watch' antibiotics, fueling resistance issues. Researchers developed a framework to asse...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: ExpertsAntimicrobial resistance now challenges routine surgical procedures and increases infection risks. Surgeons warn that losing effective anti...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Govt asks doctors, pharmacists to mention reasons for prescribing antibioticsThe Union Health Ministry has called for doctors to mention the indication and reason for prescribing antibiotics. This is in response to t...
19 Jan, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
Do you really need that antibiotic?Swallowing an antibiotic is like carpet-bombing the trillions of microorganisms that live in the gut, killing not just the bad but the good...
26 Dec, 2023, 12.32 AM IST
Taking antibiotics for cough & cold can become life threatening, warn expertsMedical experts at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) Lucknow have raised concerns about the indiscriminate use of antibiotics for min...
13 Sep, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
- India among hotspots of antibiotic resistance in animals: Study20 Sep, 2019, 02.14 PM IST
India's antibiotics usage witnessed maximum rise among LMICs in 15 years: StudyDoctors and experts have warned that with the prolonged use of antibiotics, many patients have become anti-antibiotic that even the primary...
30 Mar, 2018, 07.20 PM IST
New method developed to reduce antibiotic resistanceA novel mathematical method inspired by the Darwinian evolution has been developed to reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacter...
12 Oct, 2015, 10.51 AM IST