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Experts say that reducing cases of helicobacter pylori could prevent 200,000 Alzheimer's cases each year

She has been in intensive care for the last two weeks.

And what to do to stop any damp, musty or foul smells from returning

Drinking too much this holiday season can negatively impact your microbiome in a variety of ways.

From a "floating" knife blade in a person's belly to a patient's furry green tongue, the medical case reports published in 2023 haven't failed to surprise us.

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“This is a plant growth promoting bacteria which will prove to be a game-changer in agriculture. It has shown immense capability to boost the cultivation of paddy, pea and chilli,” microbiologist Bomba Dam said from Santiniketan in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don’t work for them.

It's called noma. It's a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it's been so neglected that it wasn't even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now.

Humans have been fermenting food and drinks — everything from kimchi and yogurt to beer and kombucha — for more than 13,000 years.

Fully making your bed in the morning could be turning your sleep space into a bacterial breeding ground – here’s why.