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People who live together may eat similar food, which could contribute to a similar environment in the mouth that encourages the same bacterial strains

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You share a third of your oral bacteria with other people in your home

Many bacteria form spores that can survive in the air, causing the microorganisms to be transmitted within a household, even if its members aren't intimate with one another

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Cropped shot of an unrecognisable man sitting alone at home and suffering from arthritis in his hands - stock photo

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Vagus nerve receptors may be key to controlling inflammation

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Observational studies suggest that puzzles may ward off dementia, but this has not been proven

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Lifestyle may affect your dementia risk but the extent is exaggerated

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Spraying drugs up the nose may help heal the brain after a stroke

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A human cell (centre) during mitosis

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A blast of ultrasound waves could rejuvenate ageing cells

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Closeup dark spots melasma pigmentation skin on face asian woman. Problem skincare and health concept.

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Anti-wrinkle patch uses microneedle injections to restore skin

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Close up of Burning gas cooker

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Gas stoves harm our health and the climate – should they be banned?

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Pancreatic cancer cells captured via a coloured scanning electron micrograph

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Pancreatic cancer linked to disrupted circadian clocks in cells

Circadian clock genes in almost all our cells follow regular 24-hour patterns, but can be disrupted by irregular sleep patterns and prolonged light exposure. Now these same disruptions have been found in the cells of cancerous pancreatic tissue

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Short breathing exercise lifts mood more than mindfulness meditation

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Genetic tracking scheme for viruses could warn of dangerous outbreaks

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Children living near airport found to have raised lead levels in blood

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How to be happy, according to the longest-running study of happiness

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