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
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
Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
18 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
How to safely eat watermelons: Lessons to learn after family of 4 dies in Mumbai due to suspected food poisoning from watermelonA family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning linked to watermelon consumed late at night, prompting an ongoing investigat...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.28 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
Why are so many people having stomach issues right now? Top doctors expose what this heat-rain mix is doing to your gut. Check what you should doHospitals are reporting a surge in gastrointestinal infections as temperatures rise, with doctors seeing 6-10 cases daily. Heat accelerates...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Foreign Office issues warning over spread of bacterial infection in the UKThe UK and other countries are dealing with the outbreak of meningococcal disease after it was detected in some individuals returning from ...
26 Jun, 2024, 02.26 AM IST
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Here are some do's and don'ts to prevent infections and maintain menstrual healthMenstrual Hygiene Day 2024 (Google Trends): Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is crucial for overall health. Unhygienic practices during m...
28 May, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
50pc of respiratory infection cases admitted to hospitals in 2 months are of H3N2: GovernmentAccording to the data shared by her, Delhi (370) reported the highest number of H3N2 cases followed by Maharashtra (184), Rajasthan (180) a...
24 Mar, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
New COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Antibiotics only for bacterial infections, says CentreThe guidelines recommend the use of Remdesivir for up to five days in moderate or severe cases with a high risk of progression, and only fo...
20 Mar, 2023, 04.20 PM IST
Similac-maker Abbott faces U.S. criminal probe over baby formulaAttorneys with the Justice Department's consumer-protection branch are conducting the criminal investigation, the Wall Street Journal repor...
21 Jan, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Strep A infections: UK health officials advise parents to exercise caution following 6 infant fatalitiesHealth officials in the United Kingdom encourage parents to be cautious after a recent outbreak of severe Strep A infections killed at leas...
06 Dec, 2022, 12.49 AM IST
Coronavirus buildup in lungs likely driver of Covid deaths, shows studyPeople who died of Covid-19 had on average 10 times the amount of virus in their lower airways as severely ill patients who survived.
31 Aug, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
It's time to rethink intimate washes. Experts warn of infections caused due to chemicalsChemicals like silicon & artificial colours in hygiene products can be harmful.
08 Mar, 2021, 05.57 PM IST
Wockhardt's antibiotic injection gets USFDA nodThe company has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (AND...
07 Aug, 2017, 02.14 PM IST
Use of same mobile by many can spread infection: GovernmentFaggan Singh Kulaste said ICMR has issued guidelines on 'Hospital Infection Control' to reduce infections in hospitals in general.
03 Feb, 2017, 04.21 PM IST