How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?

Ground Picture/Shutterstock The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often overlooked. Recent research has highlighted just how crucial the oral microbiome is forContinue Reading

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Homeless Britons say cost of addiction is forcing them into modern slavery – so why are they not being recognised as victims?

A homeless man asleep in Edinburgh, where the author carried out research into the link between drug use and exploitation. Serge Bertasius Photography/Shutterstock All names have been changed to protect the identities of interviewees. Patrick is 32 years old and has been homeless on and off in Edinburgh since growingContinue Reading

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