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Childhood exposure to bacterial toxin can trigger colorectal cancer: Study

Young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer often have no family history of the disease.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 01:51 PM IST

Doctor says these 4 TB prevention rules should be known by everyone in 2025

Doctor reveals 4 game-changing ways to shield yourself from TB.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 05:15 PM IST

IIT Roorkee researchers make key discovery in treating bacterial infections

The IIT Roorkee research team is led by Prof. Ranjana Pathania and includes Arsalan Hussain, Timsy Bhando, Ananth Casius, and Rinki Gupta. It found that thymol, a plant-based compound commonly found in thyme, may help weaken the persisters. (HT file)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:45 PM IST

Tuberculosis and nutrition: How diet plays a role in treatment and recovery

The role of nutrition in tuberculosis treatment is very underrated.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:07 PM IST

Designing self-destructing bacteria make effective tuberculosis vaccines: Study

A safe vaccine called BCG, consisting of a weakened strain of the closely related Mycobacterium bovis, has been available for over a century.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 02:15 PM IST