The deadly secret locked inside ancient Siberian remains for 5500 years has finally been unearthedAncient Siberian plague discovery: Ancient DNA unearthed in Siberia has rewritten the history of plague. Researchers discovered highly leth...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Kerala's WayanadSeven new Shigella infections have been confirmed among students in Wayanad, Kerala, bringing the total to 16. Health officials are intensi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
A common US tick bite can make you allergic to meat. Doctors warn of a strange syndromeA lone star tick bite can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, causing severe allergic reactions to red meat and dairy. This immune response develop...
20 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak deepens amid investigation into suspected first deathAustralia is grappling with a significant diphtheria outbreak, with cases spreading across multiple states and a suspected first death unde...
19 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...
08 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Is Your Kitchen Sponge Spreading More Than It Cleans?Kitchen sponges harbor dangerous germs. These common cleaning tools become breeding grounds for bacteria and other microbes. Studies reveal...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
This Everyday Kitchen Sponge Can Hold More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat; Here’s Why It HappensYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Scientific studies reveal sponges are breeding grounds for billions of bacteria. Thi...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Not just cholesterol, poor oral hygiene can also give you a heart attackA recent study reveals a potential link between oral bacteria and heart attacks. Researchers discovered that bacteria, especially viridans ...
09 Sep, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
Kerala man reports rare case of Murine Typhus: Here's what you need to know about this bacterial diseaseA 75-year-old man from Kerala was diagnosed with Murine Typhus, a rare bacterial disease, on October 11, following a recent trip to Vietnam...
14 Oct, 2024, 08.32 PM IST
Flesh-eating Bacteria: 11-year old boy dies after twisting ankle on treadmill. Read what's the disease, how it spreadsThe fifth-grade student twisted his ankle while running on the treadmill. Few days after the incident, his leg was covered with large, brui...
17 Feb, 2023, 05.29 PM IST
How COVID-19 differs from other infectious lung diseases at cell-level decodedThe findings confirmed that cells called alveolar epithelial cells, which mediate gas-exchange function in the lungs, are the main targets ...
30 Mar, 2021, 02.35 PM IST
New synthetic molecules mimic human antibodiesScientists have crafted the first synthetic molecules that mimic natural human antibodies and may help fight cancer, HIV and various bacter...
29 Dec, 2014, 02.40 PM IST
High yielding,disease-resistant rice varieties being developed: ReportThe objective of this initiative is to come out with varieties and hybrids with higher yield plus in-built resistance to threats.
04 Dec, 2013, 12.37 PM IST
Three Gaurs die in Kanha tiger reserveThree Gaurs, popularly known as Indian Bison, have died in the Kisli range of Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh last week, reserve depu...
01 Jun, 2009, 10.27 PM IST