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Couples share 30% of their gut bacteria. Here’s how that may affect health

Research also shows that couples share around 38% of the same microbes in their mouth.

23.03.2026 20

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Conor Meehan

Why a flu transmission experiment didn’t spread the flu

Despite days in close quarters with flu patients, healthy volunteers didn’t get sick – revealing insights into transmission.

21.01.2026 20

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Conor Meehan

Flu season has started early in the UK – here’s what might be going on

Flu season has started a month earlier than last year.

13.11.2025 10

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Conor Meehan