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‘Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels,’ says National Park Service

A likely source of contamination has been identified in an ongoing Listeria outbreak affecting California and Nevada.

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people

Postbiotics are quickly becoming the new buzzword in the world of gut health, but what are they? And do we really need them?

Maria Branyas Morera said the secret to her longevity was eating three yoghurts a day

Why you’re suddenly noticing pigmentation – and what skin experts say really works to combat it

The kitchen is often the heart of the home – a place where families gather and meals begin. And at the start of it all? The fridge. This is where we safely store much of our food, and as technology advances, fridges are getting smarter: being able to track inventory,…

Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy.

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The secret to a healthy gut is the ‘migrating motor complex’, aka the digestive system’s secret weapon

Ever wondered why your washing machine suddenly starts smelling bad? We called on the experts to find out why