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Indian poultry farms are breeding drug-resistant superbugs: study
A study based on tests conducted on 18 poultry farms in Punjab shows that 87% of fowl harboured bacteria capable of thwarting several antibiotics
3 min read21 Jul 2017India travel boom spreads dangerous microbes
Travellers who have spent time in India have an especially high risk of returning home with superbugs
4 min read20 Jan 2017Chickens may be spreading superbugs through India’s food chain
The finding suggests contaminated chicken may be spreading superbugs through the food chain and the environment, potentially causing hard-to-treat infections in people
4 min read18 Nov 2016US bans antibacterial soap chemicals over health risks
The FDA move took aim at 19 ingredients including triclosan, triclocarban widely used in liquid, bar antibacterial soaps despite fears they damage the immune system
2 min read3 Sep 2016Antibacterial soap no real threat to germs: study
Studies have linked it to antibiotic resistance and hormone problems, prompting a safety review by the US FDA that may yet lead to restrictions
2 min read16 Sep 2015Wet wipes are full of germs
How to reverse the loss of muscle strength and function, and the chemicals in soaps, shampoos linked to miscarriage riskstudies and research for a healthier you
2 min read4 Sep 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared