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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Gut Bacteria can Secrete Carcinogen: Study
A common type of gut bacteria has been identified that secretes a carcinogen. The carcinogen produces mutations in the DNA of intestinal cells, thereby causing colon cancer.

Slowly Increasing Exercise Intensity is Good for the Heart
Intensity of exercise should be increased gradually, says American Heart Association, as it will be beneficial for maintaining a healthy heart and also in reducing the chances of cardiac events.

Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Worsening of Heart Failure Before Hospitalization
An AI-based sensor can predict the worsening of heart failure days before hospitalization by instantly alerting doctors so that early treatment can be given. This could reduce the number of hospital readmissions.

World Encephalitis Day: A Global Issue That Needs a Human Solution
World Encephalitis Day is celebrated on 22nd February every year. It raises awareness about encephalitis and empowers patients and their families so that they are able to better cope with the disease.

IVF Babies at Higher Risk of Death During First Few Weeks of Life
Infants conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are at a higher mortality risk than infants conceived naturally. This arises due to IVF-induced premature births. Therefore, extra care is required for IVF babies in their first few weeks of life.