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80-Year-Old Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Superbug Crisis: Report
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers are revisiting streptothricin, an antibiotic developed over 80 years ago and previously sidelined due to toxicity concerns, now being studied as nourseothricin.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How To Manage Lung Health: Preventive Care For Polluted Times
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will discuss the importance of lung health in polluted environments, the impact of air pollution across different age groups, and preventive measures that can help protect your lungs from the harmful effects of pollution.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Samsung’s Galaxy Store Contains Apps That Could Infect Phones With Malware: Report
- Tuesday December 28, 2021
- Nithya P Nair
Samsung's Galaxy Store reportedly contains several apps riddled with malware and adware. These apps reportedly trigger Google Play Protect warnings soon after they are installed on customer devices. Additionally, some of the apps also ask for excessive permissions like access to call logs.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Amid Covid Chaos And Protests, Farmers Eye Record Wheat Crop
- Friday April 30, 2021
- India News | Reuters
While India battles soaring COVID-19 infections, on the outskirts of New Delhi thousands of farmers still occupy camps where they are keeping up a months-long sit-in protest against government legislation that they say harms them.
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www.ndtv.com
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World AIDS Day 2020: Expert Tells How To Stay Safe From HIV/AIDS
- Tuesday December 1, 2020
- Dr Suranjit Chatterjee
World AIDS Day 2020: HIV contaminates and causes harm to vital cells and organs of the human immune system. The severity of HIV/AIDS varies from individual to individual depending on many factors like immunity.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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How A Gut Infection May Produce Chronic Symptoms: Tips To Take Care Of Your Gut Health
- Monday January 13, 2020
- IANS
"Inflammation helps the gut ward off an infection, but too much of it can cause lasting harm," said study researcher Daniel Mucida, Associate Professor at Rockefeller University in the US.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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This 25-Minute Smartphone Test Can Help Spot Urinary Tract Infections
- Thursday January 9, 2020
- Health | IANS
Similar in principle to a pregnancy test, the test using smartphone cameras can identify the presence of harmful E. coli bacteria in a urine sample in just 25 minutes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Change In Weather: 6 Vitamin C-Rich Foods To Help Fight Cold And Cough
- Monday October 7, 2019
- Neha Grover
Vitamin C is known to improve immune system of the body. The nutrient is replete with antioxidants that keeps a check on harmful chemical reactions in the body. Here are foods for Vitamin C-rich diet.
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food.ndtv.com
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Antibiotics: Uses, Types And Common Side Effects You Must Be Aware Of
- Sunday August 18, 2019
- Sanskriti Singh
Antibiotics: During the sequence of events where White Blood Cells (WBCs) don't work, antibiotics come to use. Read here to know more about antibiotics, their uses, side effects and much more.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Natural Ways To Boost Immunity In Children
- Monday January 21, 2019
- Health | IANS
Children with low immunity are highly susceptible to various types of infections. The high incidence of infections has led to an increased and inappropriate use of antibiotics, which has further resulted in antimicrobial resistance.
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www.ndtv.com
-
80-Year-Old Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Superbug Crisis: Report
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers are revisiting streptothricin, an antibiotic developed over 80 years ago and previously sidelined due to toxicity concerns, now being studied as nourseothricin.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
- Friday October 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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How To Manage Lung Health: Preventive Care For Polluted Times
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will discuss the importance of lung health in polluted environments, the impact of air pollution across different age groups, and preventive measures that can help protect your lungs from the harmful effects of pollution.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Samsung’s Galaxy Store Contains Apps That Could Infect Phones With Malware: Report
- Tuesday December 28, 2021
- Nithya P Nair
Samsung's Galaxy Store reportedly contains several apps riddled with malware and adware. These apps reportedly trigger Google Play Protect warnings soon after they are installed on customer devices. Additionally, some of the apps also ask for excessive permissions like access to call logs.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Amid Covid Chaos And Protests, Farmers Eye Record Wheat Crop
- Friday April 30, 2021
- India News | Reuters
While India battles soaring COVID-19 infections, on the outskirts of New Delhi thousands of farmers still occupy camps where they are keeping up a months-long sit-in protest against government legislation that they say harms them.
-
www.ndtv.com
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World AIDS Day 2020: Expert Tells How To Stay Safe From HIV/AIDS
- Tuesday December 1, 2020
- Dr Suranjit Chatterjee
World AIDS Day 2020: HIV contaminates and causes harm to vital cells and organs of the human immune system. The severity of HIV/AIDS varies from individual to individual depending on many factors like immunity.
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doctor.ndtv.com
-
How A Gut Infection May Produce Chronic Symptoms: Tips To Take Care Of Your Gut Health
- Monday January 13, 2020
- IANS
"Inflammation helps the gut ward off an infection, but too much of it can cause lasting harm," said study researcher Daniel Mucida, Associate Professor at Rockefeller University in the US.
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doctor.ndtv.com
-
This 25-Minute Smartphone Test Can Help Spot Urinary Tract Infections
- Thursday January 9, 2020
- Health | IANS
Similar in principle to a pregnancy test, the test using smartphone cameras can identify the presence of harmful E. coli bacteria in a urine sample in just 25 minutes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Change In Weather: 6 Vitamin C-Rich Foods To Help Fight Cold And Cough
- Monday October 7, 2019
- Neha Grover
Vitamin C is known to improve immune system of the body. The nutrient is replete with antioxidants that keeps a check on harmful chemical reactions in the body. Here are foods for Vitamin C-rich diet.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Antibiotics: Uses, Types And Common Side Effects You Must Be Aware Of
- Sunday August 18, 2019
- Sanskriti Singh
Antibiotics: During the sequence of events where White Blood Cells (WBCs) don't work, antibiotics come to use. Read here to know more about antibiotics, their uses, side effects and much more.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Natural Ways To Boost Immunity In Children
- Monday January 21, 2019
- Health | IANS
Children with low immunity are highly susceptible to various types of infections. The high incidence of infections has led to an increased and inappropriate use of antibiotics, which has further resulted in antimicrobial resistance.
-
www.ndtv.com