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Why did we used to have chimney sweeps?
For as long as there have been fireplaces and chimneys, there have been a need for chimney...

Kaleidoscopic Antibiotics
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NEW: Professor Hallux’s Antibiotics
Professor Hallux is back and he's looking at all the different bugs and infections that could get into our...

Blood cells and how our bodies help us
Your body normally does a great job at protecting you from infections! When you catch an infection, your...

Antibiotics and Alexander Fleming!
If you're poorly, you might go to the doctor and get some medicine to help rid you of your horrible...

Vaccinations and disease preventions!
You might be tidying up your bedroom or kitchen when - ouch! - you might catch your finger on something...

How to care for yourself when ill!
Look! These squiggly-shaped bacteria are CAMPYLOBACTER. They can invade the healthy cells in your gut. It...

What are superbugs?
Fun Kids' resident professor, Professor Hallux, has got some MRSA cells under his microscope! Take a...

What happens when you visit the dentist?
Dentists are specially trained medical specialists! They know all about teeth and mouths, how to keep them...

Why do we brush our teeth?
You might not think so (or enjoy doing it!) but cleaning our teeth is really important! Professor Hallux is...