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Scientists have tinkered with bacteria to create a new possible source of solar energy that can replicate itself and absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

NEW DELHI: A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to determine the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country has shown that Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, is resistant to high-end antibiotics.

The World Health Organization says it is launching a $1.5 billion campaign, hopefully including a new vaccine, to eliminate outbreaks of bacterial meningitis across Africa by 2030

Monsoon season brings us respite from the summer heat, we love rain, and getting wet in the rain is also enjoyable. Although rain gives us an escape from the scorching summer heat, it also brings along with lots of bacterial and viral infections. Keeping nails clean and clipping them is…

A mysterious outbreak of pneumonia which killed four people in Argentina has been linked to legionnaires disease. Here's everything you need to know about the illness including symptoms and how it spreads

Feeding pets raw meat and fish is a growing trend, popularised by pet breeders, pet-health influencers and holistic veterinarians.

MORE than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches have been contaminated with sewage in breach of safety limits this summer, according to the…

Here’s what you need to know about superinfections.

LOS ANGELES -- True confessions from a plant reporter and devotee of more than 40 years: My first foray into gardening was a pathetic disaster.

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) before, you know what a pain it can be. Not just because of the physical pains it causes, but because it can also be such a pain to go to the doctor, provide a urine sample, and wait for your results.

When kids get sick, most of the time, viruses or bacteria cause their infections. While viral and bacterial infections can have similar symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat and fever, one big difference between the two is how they are treated.