Think your office coffee mug is safe? It might be full of germs, finds studyA recent study reveals that up to 90 per cent of office coffee mugs are covered in germs, with 20 per cent of them carrying fecal matter. R...
15 Nov, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
Fond of fatty food items? They may lower immunityDiets high on fat have been found to affect genes linked to the immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk in a new study.
04 Jan, 2024, 10.26 PM IST
Scientifically engineered white blood cells can stall cancerous growth: StudyMacrophages, a type of white blood cell, immediately engulf and destroy invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and even implants to remove the...
14 Jun, 2023, 09.37 AM IST
Your gut plays a key role in how you handle stress: Study22 Mar, 2023, 07.44 PM IST
What causes rheumatoid arthritis? Breakthrough research trace condition to gut microbiomeThe origins of antibodies that cause rheumatoid arthritis have been an area of study for years.
28 Oct, 2022, 07.19 PM IST
Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes: ResearchHow mosquitoes seek out and feed on their hosts are important factors in how a virus circulates in nature. Mosquitoes spread diseases by ac...
05 Jul, 2022, 10.30 AM IST
Covid-19 doesn’t just alter your brain structure, cause fogginess & mood swings. It can also escalate your risk of Parkinson’s diseaseParkinson's disease is an ailment that impacts the central nervous system.
20 May, 2022, 12.02 PM IST
A poo dose a day may keep bipolar away. How poo transplant treatment was used for a mental health issueHere's what the evidence tells us about the prospect of poo transplants for mental health.
17 Mar, 2022, 06.34 PM IST
Scientists create antibody that claims to defeat coronavirus in labMore research is needed to see whether the findings are confirmed in a clinical setting and how precisely the antibody defeats the virus.
06 May, 2020, 05.32 PM IST
There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus killsOne in seven patients develops difficulty breathing and other severe complications, while 6 per cent become critical. These patients typica...
09 Mar, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
Don't pop antibiotics easily; they can weaken early flu defences, leave you vulnerable to virusesIt is advisable to always consult a doctor before taking antibiotics.
05 Jul, 2019, 06.42 PM IST
India gears up for Rs 150 crore microbe project to uncover links to diseasesThe ambitious project has put India on the verge of understanding all diseases that afflict Indians.
06 Jan, 2019, 01.56 PM IST
Your body can protect you against Salmonella infections, thanks to gut bacteriaSome people are better able to fight infection by Salmonella and other intestinal pathogens.
30 Jul, 2018, 04.00 PM IST
Drinking red wine and tea might help battle flu symptomsA compound found in these beverages can boost the immune system, scientists say.
13 Aug, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
Seven reasons why you need sunshineStop hoodwinking the sun. There are many benefits of the much-misunderstood sunlight and here are seven of them.
16 Jun, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
Typhoid control key to prevent gallbladder cancer in IndiaThe findings establish for the first time the causal link between bacterial infection and gallbladder cancer.
29 May, 2015, 02.03 PM IST
- Fat cells protect skin against infections
Researchers have found that dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce antimicrobial peptides that help fend off invading bacteria and ...
02 Jan, 2015, 04.58 PM IST