A groundbreaking new study reveals that the first bacteria to colonize a newborn’s gut — what scientists call “pioneer bacteria” — are the biggest players in determining a child’s future gut health. The research shows that a baby’s initial microbiome can either set them up for a lifetime of good health or make them more … Read more
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Your saliva carries trillions of microorganisms, and new research points out that stomach viruses also use it as a mode of traveling inside your body. A
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