Bacteria
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Elderly UK woman dies after dog lick leads to fatal infection | What did exactly happen?
World | Jul 23, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTAn 83-year-old woman in Norfolk, UK, died from sepsis after her granddaughter’s dog licked a wound on her leg. The woman, June Baxter, had sustained the injury at home on June 29 and was later diagnosed with a severe infection caused by a bacterium commonly found in the mouths of domestic animals.
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Over 400 people suddenly fall sick at Greater Noida Society due to bacterial infection; know details
Health | Apr 30, 2025, 07:05 AM ISTMore than 400 people fell ill after drinking water in a society at Greater Noida West. Dangerous bacteria were found in the water, due to which people suffered from vomiting, diarrhoea and fever.
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Viral Fever vs Bacterial Infection: Expert explains difference, causes, signs and more
Health | Feb 19, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTBoth viral and bacterial infections can result in fever, but the onset, severity, signs, and management are different. Understanding these helps in managing symptoms well and having a patient under the right treatment at the right time.
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Yoga 01 February 2025 : Learn health investment on Budget Day...Yoga will give you a commitment to perfect health.
Yoga | Feb 01, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTSometimes seasonal disease...sometimes disease due to lack of nutrients...sometimes virus, sometimes fungus...sometimes bacteria...and overall health remains at risk.
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What is Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever? Know symptoms, prevention, treatment and more
Health | Jan 28, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTStay informed about Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever! Learn about its symptoms, prevention methods, and treatment options. Protect yourself and your loved ones from this deadly virus.
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What is the difference between viral fever and bacterial infection? Know symptoms from doctor
Health | Jan 20, 2025, 08:15 PM ISTPeople often fall ill during changing seasons. Even a little carelessness increases the risk of fever, cough, and infection. Let us know the difference between viral fever and bacterial infection.
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Do you keep dirty utensils in the sink? It can cause THESE dangerous diseases, warns expert
Health | Dec 19, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTIf dirty utensils are left in your kitchen and sink overnight, then be careful because it can cause dangerous diseases. Leaving dirty utensils unwashed for a long time produces bacteria in the utensils which do not get cleaned even after washing.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann diagnosed with Leptospirosis; know its causes, symptoms and treatment
Health | Sep 29, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection. Learn about its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and preventive measures to stay informed about this infectious disease.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann diagnosed with leptospirosis, know what doctors say
India | Sep 29, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis after being admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. His health report confirms a positive blood test for the bacterial infection, but doctors state that his vital signs are stable and he is responding well to treatment.
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What is Urinary Tract Infection? Know causes, symptoms, home remedies to cure bacterial inflammation
Health | Jul 11, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTUrinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common condition caused by bacterial inflammation in the urinary tract. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and effective home remedies for treatment.
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What is STSS? Know causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and more about this flesh eating bacteria
Health | Jun 16, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTSTSS, or Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, is a severe bacterial infection causing rapid tissue destruction. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments to stay informed and safe.
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Alcohol-based mouthwashes may have adverse effects on oral health; try these 5 DIY options
Health | Jun 05, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTMaintaining good oral hygiene is essential for our overall health, and using mouthwash can be a great addition to our oral care routine. Try these DIY mouthwashes as a recent study has found that alcohol-based mouthwashes are not good for oral health.
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Gargling with antiseptic mouthwash may help reduce 'bad' bacteria in diabetes patients: Study
Health | Feb 20, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTA recent study suggests gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash may help reduce periodontitis-related bacteria in diabetes patients, offering a simple way to improve overall health.
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Fried Rice Syndrome Trending on Social Media: Here's What You Need to Know
Health | Nov 13, 2023, 03:34 PM ISTFried Rice Syndrome is back after 15 years. The condition happens when the bacteria grows and releases toxins. Know more about the viral syndrome here.
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Inverse vaccine' shows promise in reversing autoimmune diseases, says study
Science | Oct 02, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTConventional vaccines function by instructing the human immune system to identify a virus or bacteria as a threat that needs to be combated. However, the newly developed vaccine takes a radically different approach, erasing the immune system's memory of a specific molecule.
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E.Coli, S.pneumoniae and other three bacterias killed atleast 6.8 lakh in India: Lancent study
Health | Nov 22, 2022, 05:18 PM ISTFive bacteria types--- E.Coli, S.pneumoniae, K.pneumoniae, S.aureus and A.baumanii, caused nearly 6.8 lakh deaths in India in 2019, according to a study in the Lancet journal. There were 7.7 million (77 lakh) deaths in 2019 associated with 33 common bacterial infections. Read to know more.
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Scared of allergies while travelling? Follow these easy tips to keep them at bay
Travel | Apr 08, 2022, 06:23 PM ISTAre you planning to travel and thinking about how to take care of your health as you are prone to allergies? Some simple tips like keeping a first aid kit close by at all times and staying near a hospital can come in handy.
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Covid19: 10 signs which indicate that you have a weak immune system
Health | Apr 05, 2022, 01:58 PM ISTImmune system works as an important agent for the body. It regulates the functioning of the body, which results in a good health for a longer period. But, there are several body monsters like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which attack the body and make our immune system weak. Let’s check out the signs that make our body the home for unwanted invaders.
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10 benefits of low sodium diet that will help you in the longer run
Health | Apr 04, 2022, 03:03 PM ISTSodium in any diet is a very tricky thing to maintain. A low sodium diet has many health benefits. It is believed that one should always consume sodium in moderate quantities, as it opens the door to good health. Here are the top 10 reasons why low sodium intake is good for you.
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Diabetes: Beneficial gut bacteria can play key role in treating disease
Health | Jan 05, 2021, 11:03 AM ISTResearchers at Oregon State University in the US have found that a few organisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in type 2 diabetes, opening the door to possible probiotic treatments for a serious metabolic disease.