Tag: bacteria

Your mouth and gut may determine how severe your peanut allergy becomes, new research shows

Some people react severely to peanuts, while others can tolerate small amounts. New research suggests that the explanation may lie in bacteria within the body.

Your gut bacteria might affect how well GLP-1 drugs work

Bacteria in the gut may influence how GLP-1 receptor agonists work. This could help explain why patients do not respond equally to the same treatment.

Study: The same diet can affect people differently

New research suggests that the same food does not affect everyone in the same way.

Hundreds of bacteria survive inside your microwave, study finds

Microwaves make reheating leftovers quick and easy, but research shows they can also harbor hundreds of bacterial species.

Oral bacteria linked to increased cancer risk, study finds

A large U.S. study suggests that the microbes living in our mouths may do more than influence our gums.

Your phone might be dirtier than you think – here’s how to clean it

Experts explain how to clean your phone properly without causing damage.