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In 2018, over 6,000 volunteers examined pictures of tuberculosis bacteria exposed to drugs; their answers helped researchers test resistance to 13 medicinesIn a collective effort in 2018, over 6,000 volunteers joined the BashTheBug project, focusing on tuberculosis bacteria images. Utilizing th...- Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...
- Bird Flu confirmed as primary cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, raising concerns and what it means for other raptorsJackie, a well-known bald eagle, died due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after receiving veterinary treatment. The necropsy revealed ...
- PCOS, fertility and bone health: Gastro doctor, Dr Pal highlights 5 kinds of food women should not ignoreGastro doctor Dr Pal has highlighted five food groups women should include regularly to support their health through different life stages....
- Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s cause of death revealed after months of mystery; what wildlife officials foundJackie, the beloved bald eagle famed for her live nest broadcasts, sadly succumbed to avian influenza last August. The illness led to grave...
- A scientist collected snails in 1920; A century later, their guts revealed a hidden worldScientists analysed preserved Rocky Mountain snails collected between 1920 and 2018 and recovered evidence of the microbes that once lived ...
- Why sexually transmitted diarrhea disease is becoming harder to treat in the US, and why Canada is also concerned about drug-resistant ShigellaShigella, the gut bacterium behind sexually transmitted diarrhoea, is becoming harder to treat in the US as extensively drug-resistant (XDR...
- Sexually transmitted diarrhea is on the rise in the US, and is growing drug-resistant: How can one prevent the disease?A troubling rise in drug-resistant Shigella infections has raised red flags in the U.S. health community, especially within the gay and bis...
- An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...
- The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every yearPlague, caused by Yersinia pestis, continues to exist today and mostly affects regions in Africa. Human cases in the U.S. are quite rare, a...
- How Russia and the world are responding to possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker diesThe World Health Organisation has confirmed that Russian authorities reported no cases of plague in Siberia. A laboratory worker at the Irk...
- 5 foods for better colon health: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares what he eats regularlyIncorporating beans, lentils, and peas into your meals is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut, claims Harvard-tarined gut doctor Dr Saura...
- Russia pneumonic plague revives fears of COVID-19: What are chances of virulent disease becoming another worldwide pandemic? Read Experts' opinionsRussia pneumonic plague: The woman died at a hospital in Shelekhov, a town just outside the city of Irkutsk, and its mayor said the hospita...
- Why eating the same vegetables isn’t enough: Celebrity nutritionist shares 3 ways to support gut healthA healthy gut is supported by a diverse and nourishing diet, contributing to microbial diversity, as per celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutin...
- Russian Plague scare: Did a broken test tube lead to a researcher’s death? Why is the White House watching and are Americans at risk?Russian Plague is not the medical name of a newly discovered disease. The term is being used in connection with concerns over an incident a...
- Pneumonic plague suspected in Russia, no immediate threat to India: IMA expertHealth authorities are investigating a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia, which has raised concerns. Rajeev Jayadevan from the I...
- All about the Russian anti-plague research center in Siberia from where an unknown and dangerous infection got leakedLast week, a laboratory technician at a Russian anti-plague research institute succumbed to pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting worldwid...
- Russia plague scare: ‘Dangerous infection’ that killed one may have been released after researcher broke a test tube. Here’s what we knowIn a shocking incident, a female researcher from the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has died due to severe pneumonia of unknown cause. Close...
- Plague bacteria Yersinia pestis breaks free of lab in Russia, White House monitoring suspected outbreak after laboratory worker dies: Here is what happenedThe woman who died worked at an anti-plague research facility in Russia's Irkutsk region. Russian authorities took precautionary measures a...
- Whales survived brink of extinction in 19th and 20th centuries but then comes the biggest mystery yet to be solvedCarcasses have been washing ashore around the gulf city of Puerto Madryn, including near the central waterfront where they alarm residents ...
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