Monthly Archives: November 2023

Scientists Have Discovered That Bacteria Have “Memories”

Researchers at The University of Texas have discovered that bacteria, specifically E. coli, use iron levels to store and recall information about behaviors like swarming and forming biofilms. This ability, akin to a form of memory, could lead to new methods of combating bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance. Scientists have discovered that bacteria can form […]

‘We were told our son had a urine infection… two weeks later he was gone’

The family of a man who died less than two weeks after being treated for a urine infection have spoken of their devastation. Ben Boyle first fell ill back in October after receiving his flu and Covid vaccines. His mum Gillian and stepdad Alan believed he was experiencing common side effects of the jabs. But […]

Five vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms seen in ‘15%’ of cases

Vitamin B12 is vital for keeping the body’s blood and nerve checks healthy. If a deficiency occurs and is left untreated complications such as vision loss and infertility can occur. In some cases, it could even increase the risk of stomach cancer. Pernicious anaemia is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the […]

Diabetes Symptoms: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in Winters? 5 Ways to Keep Insulin Levelsin Check

Home Health Diabetes Symptoms: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in Winters? 5 Ways to Keep Insulin Levels in Check Diabetes levels may fluctuate with changing season. During winters, there is a potential that your blood sugar may spike and here is show to manage it. Diabetes Symptoms: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in Winters? 5 Ways to […]

Should we worry about JN1? Covid’s new variant rapidly spreading in UK

A new Covid subvariant, known as JN.1, is spreading rapidly in the UK, raising questions about whether it could spur a new wave of infections. JN.1 was originally pinpointed in the US and its share of UK Covid infections soared from virtually nothing in mid-October to 5.6 per cent on 16 November – since when […]

‘I’m a doctor – here are three breakfast choices to slash high blood pressure’

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is thought to affect around a quarter of all adults in the UK. It means that your heart is having to work harder than usual to pump blood around the body. Over time this puts you at greater risk for a number of dangerous medical emergencies such as strokes and […]

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Here’s what study says

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London [uk Nov 26, 2023 11:27 AM IST Share Via Copy Link E. coli can cause food poisoning and is also the most common cause of life-threatening urinary tract and bloodstream infections in the UK. Can it affect dogs? Researchers at the University of Bristol revealed that feeding […]

Blod.in Launches Blod+: India’s First On-Demand Blood Logistics Platform for Hospitals and Blood Banks

Chennai: Blod.in introduces Blod+, a transformative healthcare software and logistics platform. This innovation is set to revolutionize blood management and delivery in India, addressing significant blood wastage in healthcare facilities. Varun Nair, CEO of Blod.in, said, “About 6.5L units of blood are wasted annually in India, leading to around 12,000 daily deaths. Blod+ ensures hospitals […]

Why Indian Teenagers Are Sexually Maturing Way Before Their Age

In India, 10.4 per cent children aged 8-13 exhibit signs of early puberty, surpassing the global average of 5 per cent New DELHI: Precocious or early puberty happens when girls and boys begin a spurt in growth – sexual and physical features of an adult. Experts believe that precocious puberty begins much earlier than usual […]

Political parties bay for rogue bankers’ blood

Political parties and activists have lobbied the government to take drastic steps against the bank cartel responsible for the currency manipulation scheme. They argue the rogue cartel has caused inflation, devalued the currency, and caused job losses. The government has also been urged to impose stricter regulations on banks to prevent similar future activities. The […]