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Microbes that convert sugars to alcohol can be found in the guts of most healthy people, but in some rare cases they get out of control
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The world's greatest unpaid debt?
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While the factors that increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome are well recognised, the underlying causes are still largely a mystery (Credit: Andy Feltham/Getty Images)
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The evidence on when is the right time to give a child their own smartphone is poor, but there are key moments where the risks are higher (Credit: Nicolas Asouri/AFP/Getty Images)
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