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Roughly 4,000-year-old bones from Chile contain genetic evidence of leprosy, suggesting that a rare form of the bacteria that causes the disease may have been circulating in the Americas and long before the Europeans arrived.

Most of us spend around a third of our lives in bed. Sleep isn’t just downtime; it’s essential for normal brain function and overall health. And while we often focus on how many hours we’re getting, the quality of our sleep environment matters too. A clean, welcoming bed with crisp…

Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected stomach cancer cases by up to 75 per cent.

H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach.

H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach

It makes light work of deep cleaning

Move over gut health! Compelling research is leading dental experts to take a growing interest in the health of our second largest microbiome — the one in our mouths. Here’s how best to care for yours

Grocery shopping is a routine part of life, but have you ever wondered what the people who work in grocery stores actually avoid buying for themselves? Grocery workers see the ins and outs of every aisle, from stocking shelves to cleaning up spills, and they develop a keen sense for…

Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it

Move over tiles, these are the three most hygienic splashbacks

You’d expect recalled cleaning products to vanish fast—but shockingly, many still pop up for sale online. Buying a recalled cleaner isn’t just bad luck—it can expose you and your home to bacteria, toxins, or broken parts. By knowing which products were recalled (and why), you can avoid hidden hazards and…