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Bacteria Linked to Gum Disease May Be Hardening Heart Valves, According to New Research Presented Today in Boston

Preliminary AHA research presented July 13, 2026 in Boston links gum disease bacteria P. gingivalis to aortic valve calcification via IL-1β inflammation. No medication proven yet.

Most Indian Salons Are Getting Nail Care Wrong: What You Should Be Doing for Your Nail Beds

Most Indian Salons Are Getting Nail Care Wrong: What You Should Be Doing for Your Nail Beds

The Cuticle Problem Every Indian Salon HasWalk into almost any nail salon in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru and the first thing a technician will do is clip your cuticles. It feels thorough. It looks clean. It is also the single most damaging thing you can do to a nail bed.…

7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

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Typhoid Recovery Diet: The Nutrition and Hydration Your Body Needs to Rebuild Immunity

What Typhoid Actually Does to the BodySalmonella typhi does not simply cause fever and leave. Over the two to four weeks of active infection, the bacteria colonise the small intestine, trigger ulceration of Peyer's patches, the immune tissue lining the gut wall, and drive a sustained inflammatory response that burns…

A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to livestock industries and animal health. The tick carries diseases like heartwater and African tick-bite fever. These pathogens can affect cattle and, in some cases, humans. Disease prevention efforts must adapt…

The Times of India

Monsoon Health Alert: Symptoms, Prevention and Safety Tips

The monsoon is a need to break from the summer heat while also raising the risk of a number of serious diseases. Rain, soaking and high humidity are all conducive to mosquitoes, bacteria and viruses. Consequently, the incidence of diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid and Stomach infection increases during these…

Anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne disease is rising in Canada and here’s why doctors are concerned

Anaplasmosis, a bacterial infection spread by ticks, is increasingly concerning Canadians. This illness primarily affects white blood cells and causes flu-like symptoms. While many cases are mild, severe complications can affect vulnerable individuals. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial for recovery. Preventing tick bites through repellents and protective…

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10 Foods You Should Never Throw Away Without Checking First

10 Foods You Should Never Throw Away Without Checking First

A massive amount of good food ends up in the trash bin simply because consumers misinterpret printed package dates. Supermarket labeling systems are highly confusing and rarely indicate actual bacterial food safety levels for your household. Throwing away perfectly edible ingredients is an expensive habit that quietly drains your bank…

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5 Monsoon Diseases You Shouldn't Ignore And How To Stay Protected

5 Monsoon Diseases You Shouldn't Ignore And How To Stay Protected

Monsoon showers may offer relief from the summer heat, but they also bring a rise in bacteria, viruses, and mosquitoes that thrive in damp conditions. Waterlogging, contaminated drinking water, and increased humidity create the perfect environment for diseases to spread quickly. While many seasonal illnesses begin with mild symptoms, ignoring…

Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak

Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak

The Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak

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Do mosquitoes always bite you but leave everyone else alone? Scientists say these hidden body signals could be the reason why your are targeted

Do mosquitoes always bite you but leave everyone else alone? Scientists say these hidden body signals could be the reason why your are targeted

Mosquito bite reasons explained: Mosquitoes are not randomly selecting their targets for bites. They detect signals like carbon dioxide and body heat from humans. Unique skin scents, influenced by bacteria and genetics, also play a significant role. These factors combine to make certain individuals more appealing to mosquitoes.

The Economic Times

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same

The Independent UK

Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Researchers decoded how bacteria naturally produce multiple anti-cancer drug variants, a Nature Communications finding that could accelerate development of improved cancer therapies.

The 5-Minute Daily Skincare Routine Every Indian Man Needs for Cleaner, Healthier Skin

The 5-Minute Daily Skincare Routine Every Indian Man Needs for Cleaner, Healthier Skin

Start with your skin type, not someone else's shelfThe average Indian man's skincare routine is a borrowed one. Either it came from a foreign brand's marketing campaign built for a drier, colder climate, or it's nothing at all, just water and whatever soap is in the bathroom. Neither works for…

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Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and it has nothing to do with 'sweet blood'

Mosquitoes are attracted to a unique blend of human body odors. This personal scent is determined by skin bacteria and sweat composition. Body heat and exhaled carbon dioxide also signal a potential meal. Alcohol consumption and darker clothing can increase mosquito bites. Understanding these factors helps in developing better mosquito…

Nara Organics Formula Recall: Infant Botulism Cases Rise to 4, FDA Confirms Pathogen in Open Can

Nara Organics infant formula botulism cases have risen to 4. FDA confirmed the bacteria in an open can. Parents should discard the product immediately.

Indian Men Are Finally Taking Skincare Seriously, Here Is Where to Start Your Routine

The Soap Bar Was Never EnoughThe average bar soap has a pH between 9 and 11. Human skin sits at around 4.5 to 5.5. Every time a man washes his face with a body soap, he strips the acid mantle, the skin's first line of defence against bacteria and moisture…

How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

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Step aside Reflecting Pool algae bloom — ‘pistachio tide’ is killing hundreds of fish in Baltimore harbor

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor had three fish kills last year, all within a few weeks of each other

The Guardian - US

Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat

Officials say climate crisis ‘worsening our exposure’ to bacteria as at least 28 people sickened in Manhattan

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Outrage After Deadly Bacteria Found in Water Systems Near $800 Million Data Centre

Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne, Wyoming, faces criticism after rare bacteria were found in wastewater, leading to new environmental regulations and concerns over AI infrastructure impacts.

The Independent UK

Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, a 34-year-old who lived in the All About Living Inc. group home, lost two of his fingers from necrotizing fasciitis, the lawsuit states

6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel ItThe assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, the hard outer layer that does not grow back, and pushes the gum line upward, exposing the softer root surface beneath. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology tracked…

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

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