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A new study shows that social closeness allows people to exchange gut bacteria, making their internal health more similar.

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Many people think of oral health as something that only affects the teeth and gums. Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist are often seen as ways to avoid cavities or gum disease. However, ...

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Expelling toxic “forever chemicals” from the body may take guts — or at least, their microbes. Some microbes found in the human gut can absorb some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, ...

Your body odour could say something about your health. According to a doctor, these are the scents you should be sniffing out ...

A new study finds lactic acid bacteria from kimchi may help trap and remove nanoplastics from the body, offering potential ...