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Walnut consumption resulted in higher relative abundance of three bacteria of interest: Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, and Clostridium. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds walnuts may improve health by impacting gut bacteria

Walnuts are just one in group of foods that contain dietary fibre and have interested scientists for their impact on microbiome and health.

04 May 2018 4:14 PM

The digestive system is crammed with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that help process food. (Photo: Pixabay)

A healthy digestive system could do wonders!

Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease throughout the body.

03 May 2018 5:27 PM

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 Apr 2018 5:13 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Western diets: Blessings in disguise, new study claims

Here is what a new study has found.

27 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Low concentrations of antibiotics, too, play a major part in the development of resistance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even small amounts of antibiotics can cause resistance: study

In some parts of the world, large quantities of antibiotics are used in meat production and aquaculture

24 Apr 2018 4:40 PM

Dr Ellis Silver, who has studied evolution, has an outlandish belief on the human race’s origins.

Humans did not come from Earth, claims scientist

According to experts, life spreads like an “interstellar infection” and clusters of planets in the galaxy have alien life forms.

23 Apr 2018 12:39 PM

Organic tampons, cups no safer against toxic shock: study

Menstrual cups seemed to allow even more bacteria to grow than tampons.

22 Apr 2018 10:38 AM

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Designing our way to making the world a better place

Possible applications include using this to create pathogen-proof hospital beds, bacteria-resistant paint and even coatings for artificial joints.

17 Apr 2018 1:04 AM

Drinking beverages using contaminated ice also causes serious gastro-intestinal complications. (Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

What’s in your summer drink?

Roadside golas and ice water is everyone’s go-to on a sweltering day out,but the bmc has found E.coli bacteria in ice samples across mumbai.

15 Apr 2018 1:15 AM

The study authors say that due to hand dryers' abilities to transmit spores, they could potentially spread Clostridium difficile. (Photo: Pixabay)

Public bathroom hand dryers 'suck in' bacteria from toilets, spread disease

Bacteria can include Staphylococcus aureus, which is resistant to antibiotics and can cause sepsis, pneumonia or toxic shock syndrome.

10 Apr 2018 3:10 PM

New low-cost tool to detect bacteria in food, water

The researchers designed a sensitive and reliable bacteria-detecting chip that can test whether fresh foods can carry a bacterial load.

03 Apr 2018 3:55 PM

According to the researchers, simple microbial life forms might exist in the upper atmosphere of the world dubbed Earth’s evil twin. (Photo: Pixabay)

There may be aliens living in the clouds of Venus, claims NASA

Research by international team of scientists says extra-terrestrial microbes may survive by being blown around by winds in cooler clouds.

02 Apr 2018 9:01 AM

This could help predict the risk of hospitalisation for chronic liver damage

Here is what a new study has found.

01 Apr 2018 10:04 AM

Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret

The murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained "potentially pathogenic bacteria".

28 Mar 2018 3:59 PM

The breakthrough is another major step towards developing a commercially viable drug version. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel antibiotic may help fight superbugs

It has been predicted that by 2050 an additional 10 million people will succumb to drug resistant infections or superbugs.

25 Mar 2018 2:15 PM

TB is a leading killer of HIV-positive people: in 2016, 40% of HIV deaths were due to TB. (Photo: AP)

World Tuberculosis Day: 12 things you need to know

One of the leading causes of death worldwide, Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that affect lungs and is curable and preventable.

24 Mar 2018 8:28 AM

Drugs prescribed to kids are often inappropriate

A large proportion of these preventive, or prophylactic prescriptions also were for broad-spectrum antibiotics.

22 Mar 2018 2:21 PM

The high-fibre diet included whole grains, traditional Chinese medicinal foods rich in dietary fibres and prebiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

High-fibre diet may help treat type 2 diabetes, says study

Study provides evidence that eating more of the right dietary fibres may rebalance the gut microbiota.

10 Mar 2018 10:35 AM

There is increasing evidence that the skin microbiome is an important element of human health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Good skin bacteria may help prevent cancer: study

This unique strain of skin bacteria produces a chemical that kills several types of cancer cells but does not harm normal cells.

04 Mar 2018 2:59 PM

Nicotine patches or gum may be a safer option for smoking cessation, (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria invade airways, says study

Traditional cigarettes have been linked to increased risk of pneumonia, but it’s been unclear whether e-cigarettes might have same effect.

01 Mar 2018 8:48 AM

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