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flag UK study finds gut bacteria in vaginally-born babies can halve lung infection hospitalizations.

flag UK researchers have discovered that certain gut bacteria, like Bifidobacterium longum, found in some vaginally-born babies, can halve the risk of young children being hospitalized for lung infections. flag The study, involving 1,082 newborns tracked over two years, suggests these bacteria could play a protective role. flag The findings may lead to the development of new microbial therapies similar to probiotics to improve babies' immune systems and reduce hospital admissions.

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