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Technology

AI can spot parasites in stool samples to help diagnose infections

About 1.5 billion people worldwide carry a risk of conditions including malnutrition because of parasitic infection, and AI could help identify those affected

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Health

What do home faecal test kits really reveal about our gut microbiome?

Analysis

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Health

The unexpected ways your skin impacts your health and longevity

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Health

Early drug treatment leads to better outcomes for Crohn’s disease

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This image may not be used in educational posters Brain microbiome, conceptual illustration. The microbiome is the collection of microbes (micro-organisms) found on and in the human body. Some of these microbes help to keep the body healthy. It can be thought of as an ecosystem of diverse micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites, that live in various creases and sections of body. If the balance gets disrupted, disorders or infections can occur.

Health

Why the brain's microbiome could hold the key to curing Alzheimer's

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Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet

Health

We’re finally working out why the Mediterranean diet is so good for us

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Health

Probiotics help treat recurring urinary tract infections

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Health

Why tending your oral microbiome is the secret to a long, healthy life

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Health

Probiotics helped reduce fatigue and memory loss from long covid

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Life

Inside the milk bank creating infant formula for orphaned animals

The world's largest frozen animal-milk bank creates custom formulas to help orphaned infants survive. Now it is working on even better versions to help some of the rarest species

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Health

Fresh ideas about the causes of acne are bringing new treatments

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Painful fibromyalgia may be caused by the wrong kind of gut microbes

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Health

Are you truly healthy? These new tests provide the ultimate check-up

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Health

Your ultimate guide to ultra-processed food – how bad is it really?

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