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Our gut is teeming with bacteriophages, which are a type of virus that infects bacteria. Bacteriophages play a vital role in regulating gut bacteria, which, in turn, have a wide range of effects on our health. Scientists have now compiled the most comprehensive...

The coronavirus pandemic dominated the headlines and our daily lives for most of the past year. Medical News Today have covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into the deep...

Diabetes affects about 29 million people in the United States. However, people living with diabetes may sometimes experience diabetes stigma. Feelings of inadequacy or judgment linked to living with a chronic disease can harm a person’s self-image and potentially...

Imagine if, at the first coronavirus briefing in Downing Street last year, Boris Johnson had said that he would put limits on our lives and the economy for 15 months. Imagine that he had, a week later, instead of saying that the tide could be turned in 12 weeks, said...

Matt Hancock said it was "very important" for the staff, patients and society that they get the jab. Meanwhile, a hospital trust has revealed that only 36.8% of its black staff have had the vaccine. Everyone in the top four groups has had a jab offer and 15 million...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 2010 and 2015, vaccines prevented an estimated 10 million deaths. Scientists have worked tirelessly to create safe and effective vaccines to protect us against SARS-CoV-2. Now, as many governments roll out...

Fish oil is a major source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may have a number of health benefits. In this article, we will discuss when people should take fish oil, how to take it, dosage, and any health benefits and side effects. What is the best time to take fish oil?...

Around 3–10% of children experience migraine. The prevalence increases with age until puberty, when about half of these children or young teens stop having migraine episodes. Alternately, if migraine symptoms begin during adolescence, the person is more likely to...

  February is heart disease month in the US, and if you're not living in a bubble, you hear–over and over again–that nearly half of all Americans are suffering from some type of heart disease, be it high cholesterol, plaque blockages in their arteries, high blood...