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Beating acne naturally: Ayurveda, homeopathy tips that offer long-lasting relief

Here's how Ayurveda and Homeopathy offer a natural path to beat acne and achieve clearer skin.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 01:38 PM IST

Can microplastic fuel antibiotic resistance? Study answers

The rate of antibiotic resistance on the microplastic is high compared to other materials.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 12:44 PM IST

A shot in the arm: Swetha Sivakumar writes on the penicillin pushers

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Spores of a penicillin fungus. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 03:43 PM IST

Antibiotics killing your gut bacteria? Doctor shares foods to eat for balance

Check out essential foods to eat while taking antibiotics to support your gut health.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 12:53 PM IST

ICMR report highlights ‘antibiotic resistance’ to UTIs, Typhoid, and Pneumonia

The Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network 2023 annual report findings show a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance nationwide.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:43 PM IST

Most children with pink eye receive unnecessary antibiotics, study shows

A recent study reveals a concerning trend: despite medical guidelines advising otherwise, a significant majority of children and teens diagnosed with pink eye are still being prescribed antibiotics.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 12:01 PM IST

Superbugs: Is this global health threat potentially worse than Covid-19?

Superbugs vs Covid-19: Comparing scale and severity of global health threats, preparing for next health catastrophe
Published on Jun 22, 2024 01:11 PM IST

IIT Roorkee researchers find molecule to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens

IIT Roorkee researchers have discovered a new molecule, IITR08367, with the potential to fight pathogens like Acinetobacter baumannii which is highly antibiotic-resistant.
Published on Jun 16, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know

Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know about antimicrobial resistance
Published on May 15, 2024 04:45 PM IST

Probiotics for gut health: Cautions when choosing right probiotic strains

Probiotics for gut health: Cautions when choosing right probiotic strains during antibiotic treatment
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 05:07 PM IST

Novel antibiotic that overcomes bacterial resistance: Study

Novel antibiotic that overcomes bacterial resistance: Study
Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:33 PM IST

Oregon reports first bubonic plague case in nearly a decade, what is it?

Bubonic plague is the most common form of plague and is caused by the bite of an infected flea.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 04:19 PM IST

How chicken farms are breeding antimicrobial resistance

A study suggests that industrial chicken farms are ideal breeding grounds for antimicrobial resistant bacteria
Published on Jan 20, 2024 03:37 PM IST

New technique addresses antibiotic resistance to Mycobacterium abscessus: Study

Antibiotic resistance to Mycobacterium abscessus can be addressed using new technique: Study
Published on Jan 07, 2024 12:22 PM IST

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Study answers

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Here's what study says
Published on Nov 26, 2023 11:27 AM IST

‘Last resort’ Chloramphenicol antibiotic saves dog's life

Show dog saved by powerful antibiotic after contracting deadly respiratory disease
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 10:18 AM IST

Antibiotic resistance a looming, lethal global threat

Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, known as MRSA, are particularly difficult to treat
Published on Nov 20, 2023 05:44 PM IST

Alarming impact of antimicrobial resistance on health: Causes and solution

Alarming impact of antimicrobial resistance on health: Causes and solution
Published on Sep 12, 2023 09:40 AM IST

Antibiotic regimen for newborns: Research

Antibiotic regimen for newborns: Research
Published on Jul 06, 2023 01:58 PM IST

Newborn babies dying due to loss of efficacy of antibiotics against sepsis

Many newborn babies are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis are losing their effectiveness.
Published on Jun 10, 2023 11:38 AM IST

Researchers discover antibiotic to cure hospital-acquired infection

The antibiotic was discovered jointly by researchers of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 20, 2023 10:34 PM IST

Study gives insight into mechanism that fuels antibiotic resistance

Study gives insight into mechanism that fuels antibiotic resistance.
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 03:17 PM IST

Urinary Tract Infection: Can UTI get complicated and need hospitalisation?

Urinary Tract Infection: Can UTI get complicated and need hospitalisation? Experts answer
Published on Apr 03, 2023 12:45 PM IST

IMA says antibiotics for seasonal cold, cough will not work due to…

The medical body further recommended diagnosing whether the infection is bacterial or not before prescribing antibiotics.
Updated on Mar 04, 2023 10:48 AM IST

Antibiotic serves as a weapon in the battle against superbugs: Research

Antibiotic serves as a weapon in the battle against superbugs: Research
Updated on Feb 08, 2023 02:19 PM IST

Antibiotic use may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease in people over 40

Antibiotic use may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease in people over 40
Published on Jan 11, 2023 04:35 PM IST

Winter wellness: Diet for cough and cold

Winter wellness: Diet for cough and cold
Updated on Dec 18, 2022 07:42 AM IST

5 harmful effects of going overboard with antibiotics

India has one of the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide
Published on Dec 02, 2022 02:33 PM IST

Stakeholders must collaborate to reduce resistance to antibiotics

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India is currently developing an efficient second version of the National Action Plan on AMR. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has assisted national authorities in India in drafting the animal health component of its action plan for 2022-26.
Published on May 11, 2024 01:54 PM IST

Testing for antibiotic resistance no longer constrained by time: Report

Due to the cytometry's nanoscale sensitivity, even the smallest physical alterations in bacterial cells could be detected.
Published on Oct 22, 2022 06:26 AM IST