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10/09/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Archaeologists unearth Medieval poop that might hint at what a healthy gut microbiome looks like
Medieval fecal samples from Israel and Latvia could provide crucial insights into how gut diseases developed, suggests a recent study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The samples were recovered from two latrines located in the capital cities of Jerusalem and Riga, which date back to between the 14th and 15th centuries. […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: The health of your gut microbiome influences muscle strength
The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit not only […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Insulin resistance happens in the gut – but how? Researchers explain
Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition often studied in relation to diabetes. This is because it is considered a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. According to a group of researchers from Canada and the U.S., obesity can bring about insulin resistance, and it all starts in the gut. Published in the journal Nature Communications, their groundbreaking finding […]
07/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
This neuron-killing protein travels from the gut to the brain by hijacking a nerve
A recent study published in the journal Neuron found that alpha-synuclein (a-syn), a protein genetically linked to Parkinson’s disease, spreads from the gut to the brain through the vagus nerve. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore tested a previously proposed hypothesis suggesting that the gut-brain axis is involved in the progression of Parkinson’s — a […]
07/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Where does Parkinson’s begin? Study claims it starts in the gut
A study published in the journal Acta Neurologica found that the gut may be the starting point of Parkinson’s disease. According to researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark, disease-causing proteins called alpha-synuclein travel up to the brain from the gut. Eventually, they make their way to the heart, as well. The findings of the study represent a significant step toward detecting […]
06/03/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Can you treat food allergies with probiotics? Turns out, you can
According to the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization, around 32 million Americans – one in 10 adults and one in 13 children – suffer from food allergies. Worse yet, around 200,000 people each year require emergency medical care due to allergic reactions to food. FARE rightfully categorizes this as a “food epidemic,” especially since […]
04/14/2020
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By Franz Walker
Scientists identify unique bacterium in the microbiomes of elite athletes that can improve the exercise capacity of sedentary people
Looking to increase your energy for exercise or just any sort of physical activity? The answer might lie in one particular type of bacterium. A recent study has illustrated how a specific kind of bacterium present in the guts of athletes could one day be used as a supplement to improve exercise capacity and boost energy. […]
03/23/2020
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By Franz Walker
Study reveals marathoners and elite athletes have high levels of gut bacterium that improve exercise endurance
Ever wonder how elite athletes are able to power through tough challenges? Well, it turns out it’s simply a matter of guts, or rather something that resides in their gut. A recent study highlighted how marathoners have unusually high levels of a bacterium in their digestive tracts that may be helping them go the distance. The findings come […]
02/04/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health
Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that target and destroy bacteria. An interesting thing about phages is that each one targets one specific strain of bacteria. Because of this, doctors used phages to fight bacterial infections before the dawn of antibiotics. Now, with the prevalence of antibiotic resistance, researchers are revisiting the idea of […]
12/26/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Exciting breakthrough: Fight the spread of breast cancer with a healthy gut
Statistics indicate that about 12 percent of American women – that’s one in every eight – will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. And, of course, breast cancer does not only strike women; men are also at risk of developing the disease. While overall death rates from breast cancer […]
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