Dr. Kaushik Bharati's Profile
MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)
Dr. Bharati is a Public Health Consultant based in New Delhi. He obtained his PhD in Physiology with specialization in Vaccinology from the University of Calcutta in 2001. He did his Post-doctoral Fellowship from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, specializing in Immunology and Molecular view more..
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World Leprosy Day: Let’s Stop Stigma & Discrimination
World Leprosy Day is celebrated in India on 30th January every year. It raises awareness about leprosy and the importance of prevention and treatment. It also highlights the fact that leprosy is now curable.
Tonsil Stones
Tonsil stones or tonsilloliths are deposits of calcified debris of bacterial cells, lymphocytes, and food particles that are a cause of bad breath or halitosis.
Bacteria Present in House Dust Can Spread Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteria present in house dust can transmit antibiotic resistance genes to other pathogens that could become resistant to antibiotics. This can give rise to stubborn infections
New Cancer Treatment can Hide Boron Inside Cancer Cells During Radiotherapy
Novel approach can now be used to retain boron inside cancer cells long enough to successfully perform Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). This allows the effective killing of the cancer cells.
Healthy Lifestyle Increases Life Expectancy
Following a healthy lifestyle during middle-age can increase life expectancy and reduce the chances of cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Life expectancy could increase by up to 8 years in men and 10 years in women.