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Q: I gave birth with a C-section recently and have heard that when a baby doesn't pass through the vaginal canal, it is deprived of essential microbes that build a healthy gut. If that's true, how can I make up for that so my child is as healthy as possible? —Donna R., Richmond, Virginia
A genetically modified beneficial strain of bacteria blocked intestinal inflammation in a preclinical model of inflammatory bowel disease.
DR MARTIN SCURR: At least one study has shown that burning mouth has been linked to Covid; but it's very rare and tends to occur during or immediately after the infection.
Humans are colonized with thousands of bacterial strains. Researchers are now focused on genetically modifying such bacteria to enhance their intrinsic therapeutic properties.
MRSA skin infections could become worse by antibiotics