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Alzheimer's bacterial link reiterates the importance of our microbiome

A bacterium seems to cause Alzheimer's as well as gum disease, hinting that our microbial denizens may be involved in many diseases we thought weren't infectious

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tube crush

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Winning at work: How to avoid getting sick in the office

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A sack of spuds

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Starchy food may reduce autoimmune reactions in people with lupus

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It’s very bad news that common viruses are affected by climate change

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It’s very bad news that common viruses are affected by climate change

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embryo

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2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

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Mind

Memory special: Can you supercharge your memory?

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Multiple sclerosis drug is first to dramatically cut brain shrinkage

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Multiple sclerosis drug is first to dramatically cut brain shrinkage

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measles vaccine

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Record measles outbreak in Europe reaches 41,000 cases

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cannabis plants

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An exclusive look inside the UK's legal medical cannabis farm

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How worried should you be about a new 'superbug' STI?

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How worried should you be about a new 'superbug' STI?

You’ve probably never heard of Mycoplasma genitalium, even though it’s one of the most prevalent. Here’s what you need to know

Analysis

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Why the Sicilian Mafia owes its existence to scurvy

Features

Health

Is research in jails the way to end wars over dietary guidance?

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The truth about spices: Is it time to ditch the turmeric latte?

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Earth

Zambia to kill 2000 hippos because they might spread anthrax

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