New research shows that ‘hacking’ the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial bacteria – a strategy that could potentially reduce the risk of tooth decay and improve oral hygiene.
Bacteria use a…
Category: 6. Health
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AI has finger on pulse of healthcare advances
Song Jiayi, a 32-year-old white-collar worker in Beijing, usually goes to the gym after work. She likes running on a treadmill for more than an hour and attending various fitness classes with a focus on personal health and weight…
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Best Late-Night Snack for Bone Health, Backed by Dietitians
- Bedtime snacks can help fill important nutrient gaps, including ones that support bone health.
- Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries provides nutrients that support healthy bones and sleep.
- Bone-healthy snacks have protein, calcium, magnesium,…
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Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a reporter at The New York Times, and I’ll be your guide.
To live a healthy life, it’s crucial to have a healthy brain. In the short term, it keeps you sharp and firing on all cylinders….
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Brain scans may finally end the guesswork in depression treatment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread and serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and function in daily life. It is already a leading cause of disability, and researchers expect it to become the most common…
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Junk Food Ad Ban Enacted To Safeguard Kids’ Health
- Government delivers on pledge to restrict junk food advertising and help parents raise healthiest generation of children ever
- New regulations will remove up to 7.2 billion calories from UK children’s diets each year as part of drive to reduce…
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‘My parents didn’t know if I was going to live’
Aileen MoynaghBBC News NI health reporter
BBCEmily developed septicaemia and was on a ventilator after getting chickenpox 
Getty ImagesChickenpox mostly affects children Chickenpox, which causes a spotty rash, is a common infection that spreads…
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Mother’s diet can shape child’s health for decades
(Web Desk) – Food eaten during pregnancy can shape gut health long after birth. New research shows that certain food additives may influence gut bacteria passed from mother to baby.
A study in mice reveals that…
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