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Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: Analysis- In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibiotic
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- Climate change could undermine progress in reducing waterborne diseases, study findsClimate change is altering conditions for waterborne disease spread globally. Extreme weather events threaten progress made in reducing the...17 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- A simple pimple caused a young healthy woman to fall into a coma. Doctor explains why pimples on one area of face, can turn fatalWhile the sight of pimple anywhere on your face can be incredibly irritating and demoralising, it would be most prudent never to pick on yo...16 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne disease is rising in Canada and here’s why doctors are concernedAnaplasmosis, a bacterial infection spread by ticks, is increasingly concerning Canadians. This illness primarily affects white blood cells...13 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Not heart, not lungs, but one 'useless' organ acts as secret safe house of the body, says doctorAppendix is one underrated organ which is almost always overlooked by most people interested in health. Taking to X, internal medicine expe...12 Jul, 2026, 11.07 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
- Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in US: What is this deadly bacterial infection, what are the symptoms and how can you protect yourself?Legionnaires' disease outbreak in US: New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Uppe...06 Jul, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Bryan Johnson disease: The autoimmune condition that can increase cancer risk over time and often goes undetected. Check causes, symptoms, treatment and other detailsBryan Johnson autoimmune disease: Anti-aging personality Bryan Johnson's recent revelation of autoimmune disease has ignited public interes...06 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- Why your dog's smell changes after getting wet — and when it could signal a problem: The hidden science behind that familiar wet-dog odorYour dog doesn't actually smell different after a bath or a rainy walk, the smell was there all along. Water just switches it on. The odor ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
- Sore throat or tonsillitis? Symptoms, causes, why infections keep coming back and new treatment options explainedRecurring sore throats and difficulty swallowing might signal tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils. With growing antibiotic resistan...29 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- Shigella outbreak in Kerala: 10 new cases reportedAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan's office, new cases were reported from Malappuram (5), Kozhikode (4) and...27 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...24 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district reported 15 new Shigella cases on Tuesday, with Kozhikode leading the infections. The state has seen 1...23 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Kerala: One more Shigella death, seven fresh cases reportedAccording to a statement issued by the office of Health Minister K Muraleedharan, health authorities confirmed that a 54-year-old woman fro...21 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- 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
- A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...18 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
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