mRNA vaccine against tuberculosis shows efficacy in mice, results pave way for larger trialsAustralian researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine for tuberculosis, showing effective results in mice. The vaccine enhances immunity...
21 Feb, 2025, 05.07 PM IST
Kansas faces largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, health officials confirmKansas is experiencing the biggest TB outbreak in American history. So far, KDHE confirmed 67 active and 79 latent cases in the state.
29 Jan, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
TB outbreak in California's Long Beach: 1 dead, 170 likely to be exposedTuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
10 May, 2024, 02.09 AM IST
Extent of TB's hold on India revealed by new data; here are key things to know about the diseaseNearly 25 people were diagnosed with tuberculosis every hour in Maharashtra, reports based on the data shows. As of now, Uttar Pradesh has ...
26 Dec, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
WHO: Tuberculosis cases rise for the first time in yearsThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted services for people with TB along with many other health programs. WHO said many people went undiagnosed, n...
27 Oct, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
Not just coughing, research suggests tuberculosis bacteria can spread via breathing as wellLike Covid, people can carry tuberculosis without showing symptoms.
21 Oct, 2021, 04.39 PM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: TB is curable. Visit a doctor if you experience chest or joint pain, evening feverIndia alone accounts for one fourth of the global TB burden.
24 Mar, 2021, 11.07 AM IST
Nations with mandatory TB vaccines show fewer coronavirus deaths: StudyWith nearly 900,000 cases and 45,000 deaths, the world is struggling to control Covid-19.
02 Apr, 2020, 04.37 PM IST
Don't wait for the symptoms, new blood test can predict onset of TB six months in advanceThis test can help treat the disease better, and save countless lives.
20 Jan, 2020, 06.06 PM IST
Antibiotic resistance in food-animals growingIndia, long associated with the spread of superbug New Delhi metallo-beta lactamase-1 and extensively drug-resistance tuberculosis, has now...
20 Sep, 2019, 10.19 AM IST
This type of onion can help fight drug-resistant tuberculosisWhen a patient has a bacterial TB infection, they may be prescribed an antibiotic.
24 Jan, 2018, 09.28 PM IST
The growing trend of antibiotic resistance & how to beat itAntibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria don't responsd to the use of these medicines. In the EU this has caused around 25,000 deaths ann...
08 Jan, 2016, 03.18 PM IST
Glaucoma medication may treat drug-resistant TBResearchers have discovered that ethoxzolamide actually turns off the tuberculosis' ability to invade the immune system.
24 Jul, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
Three weapons to slow down bacteria spread in hospitalsBeing a scientist, Jayant Halder has just three kinds of weapons: a new drug, a method to tweak old drugs, and a paint that can slow down t...
04 Apr, 2015, 07.27 AM IST
New compound may treat HIV, drug-resistant TBResearchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new molecule that may treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and even HIV in...
25 Feb, 2015, 05.07 PM IST
Unregulated diagnostic centres of TB a challenge: Experts"Unregulated diagnosis in private sector (hospitals) and unqualified doctors prescribing drugs still pose a big challenge to control TB."
02 Oct, 2014, 10.37 AM IST
- Peta pushes for ban on jumbo rides
Lack of nutrition, ill-treatment at hands of owners and overwork are threatening the largest land animal in the world.
03 Jul, 2008, 01.28 PM IST