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Climate change could undermine progress in reducing waterborne diseases, study finds- Not heart, not lungs, but one 'useless' organ acts as secret safe house of the body, says doctor
- Quote of the day by Louis Pasteur: “Happy is he who bears a god within, and who obeys it. The grandeur of human actions is measured by the...” — What hidden inspiration creates true human greatness?
- Why Do Leftovers Lose Their Moisture So Quickly?Reheating food in the microwave often leads to dry, altered textures due to uneven heat transfer and rapid surface moisture evaporation. Re...17 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM 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
- Chewing gum existed 9,700 years ago! Stone Age hunter-gatherers munched on resin to prevent tooth decayA variety of substances with similar properties, such as resins from coniferous trees, natural bitumen, and other plant gums, are known to ...19 Jan, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
- New virus revived after 50,000 years; what to know about the Zombie virusZombie viruses have been dormant for many years due to being trapped inside the ice and have come to life after the ice melted. Researchers...04 Dec, 2022, 10.31 AM IST
- Bacteria and virus: Differences you need to know06 Jan, 2021, 01.10 PM IST
- How climate change could expose new epidemicsThe Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the globe and claimed over 760,000 lives so far almost certainly came from a wild bat, highlighting th...16 Aug, 2020, 09.35 AM IST
- China reveals 1,541 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases amid concerns of second wave of infectionsIn a surprise announcement on Tuesday, China's National Health Commission (NHC) said it would begin to release the data of asymptomatic pat...01 Apr, 2020, 02.53 PM IST
- World Pneumonia Day: Don't ignore minor signs; visit a doctor if sharp chest pain, dry cough persistLata Mangeshkar is suffering from pneumonia along with left ventricular failure.12 Nov, 2019, 12.06 PM IST
- ISS hosts as much microbes as gyms, hospitals: NASAScientists created a comprehensive catalogue of the bacteria and fungi found on surfaces inside the ISS.08 Apr, 2019, 01.06 PM IST
- Do you wear contact lenses? This infection can cause blindnessAcanthamoeba keratitis is an eye disease that causes the front surface of the eye, the cornea, to become painful and inflamed.22 Sep, 2018, 05.51 PM IST
- Broccoli may ward off leaky gut problemsNew York, Oct 13 (IANS) Suffering from digestive problems like leaky gut and colitis? Consuming three and a half cups of a fibrous vegetabl...13 Oct, 2017, 06.57 PM IST
- Delhi: Nearly 5,300 chikungunya cases, 43 per cent rise over last weekAccording to a municipal report released today, out of the total cases recorded till October 1, over 500 of them have been reported in area...03 Oct, 2016, 05.50 PM IST
- Is your food safe and hygienic? Find outAccording to the WHO, around two million deaths occur globally, every year, due to food and water contamination. Some tips on food safety.20 Jul, 2015, 02.06 PM IST
- Stop prescribing antibiotics for fever and cold, IMA to tell doctorsIn the past two decades, almost no new antibiotic has been discovered while bacteria have learnt to overcome the existing ones.27 Sep, 2014, 09.51 AM IST
- On climate changeThere is one group of creatures for whom global warming is a boon. Of all of the systems of nature, one of the most responsive to temperatu...26 Nov, 2013, 05.52 AM IST
- Cipla, DNDi to launch new malaria drugDNDi is a not-for-profit research and development organisation working to deliver new treatments for neglected diseases.24 Apr, 2012, 07.02 PM IST
- Shared PCs breed, spread germsYou may have no other option than to use shared computers in your office or at an Internet cafe, but a study has revealed that these termin...17 Aug, 2009, 04.38 AM IST
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