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We tend to think of bacteria as something to avoid. Germophobes beware, but our bodies are literally covered and filled with bacteria. From our skin to the lining of our GI tract, bacteria are literally part of us. For sure, some bacteria are harmful, but many more play an important role in our health. The …

The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement has again made Shenandoah Community Health Foundation the beneficiary of funds that will be used to purchase equipment for their oral health center, Healthy Smiles. Dr. Marcia Brand, Senior Advisor to DentaQuest and a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, designated the Foundation as her “charity of …

In the fifth installment of our series on 100 Health Hacks For 2020, we look at how you can take back control from all the technology in your life – without becoming a hermit and never using Facebook again. All the tips and tricks suggested in the series are inspired by Telegraph 365+1, our daily …

Fifteen years ago, I began to lose my central visual field, as a result of damage caused to my optic nerves during the early stages of multiple sclerosis. This impairment, which I share with the 1.5 million people in the UK who have macular disease, including age-related macular degeneration, is a cruel robbery. Although basic …