'We can't rule out the fact that the virus might have changed in such a way that it's actually causing more harm to young people.'
In her lifetime, a woman might use 6,000 sanitary napkins and accumulation of dioxin in the body can cause serious health risks, warns gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
Lauren Wesser who had her leg amputed due to a a rare tampon infection now educates girls about Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Indian scientist Dr Sunil Kochhar along with a team from Imperial College London has found that probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks, containing live bacteria, can have a significant effect on the metabolism. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts, which play an important part in a person's metabolism. This study is the first of its kind to look into how probiotics change the biochemistry of bugs known as gut microbes.
Apparently, Australia's national animal has some special bacteria in its stomach that cuts methane content in flatulence to zero. Scientists believe that if the bacteria can be transferred to cows and sheep, 14 per cent of harmful emissions can be eliminated.
'We still don't know how viruses that we ingest are killed inside our bodies.'
The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.
Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.
Shi now says that giving the anti-microbial as a one-off treatment, or at regular intervals, might help less harmful bacteria to colonise the spot vacated by S.mutans, thus making it more difficult for the bug to regain a toehold.
The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled 40 mn-50 mn doses and is adding more every week. Most of these will come to India.
'At the stage where we are in today in the country, by the time mass vaccination becomes available, it would be around the middle of next year.' 'Most of those people, who got infected this year, will be next year back to level zero -- once again susceptible.'
The scorching summer season is approaching, and it brings along several skin problems. Are you geared up to fix them yet?
A single episode of binge drinking can have significant negative health effects, a new study has warned.
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Three IIT-M students have developed a smart air purifier that removes dust, pollen, pet dander, particulates and pollutants that cause us the most harm, like mould, viruses, bacteria and gaseous chemicals.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may have its origin in your gut, says Nikita Puri.
England's players will avoid shaking hands and instead greet each other with fist bumps on their tour of Sri Lanka in a bid to avoid the coronavirus, captain Joe Root said. He claimed as of now the tour will continue as per schedule despite the coronavirus spreading throughout the world.
On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive experience, and also has little competition, says Pavan Lall.
The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.
The novel mRNA vaccine candidate, HGCO19, is supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology. The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.
The book is the brainchild of Theresa Dankovich.
Milk, turmeric, millet and nuts are important source of nutrients for your body, says Ritika Samaddar.
Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
From a flat stomach to a flawless skin, from a sharp brain to eyesight, from strong joints to strong memory, hyper local fruits play a role in everything, said Rujuta Diwekar.
It's important to brush slowly, lightly and gently.
The first two coaches that rolled out from the Railway Coach Factory in Kapurthala also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also indicated that the new coaches could be the new normal.
Ensure you consume water from a clean source and that your home is well-ventilated at all times, suggests Dr Gowri Kulkarni.
Your dietary habits have a major role to play in maintaining your dental health.
'A good 30 per cent of people will still get infected after getting the Covishield vaccine.'
Approximately 72% people wear inappropriate sized footwear which is associated with all kind of foot problems.
Menstrual cramps? Go ahead and eat dark chocolate, says Dr Snehal Adsule.
We tend to make the things we crave; which does not necessarily mean that they are healthy, says nutritionist Delnaaz T Chanduwadia.
'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'
A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.
Big players are repositioning packaged yogurt as stand-alone breakfast option or health dessert.
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