Collaborate Disseminate
By comparing the bacteria found in fruits and vegetables to those found in the human gut, researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, that consuming fruits and vegetables contributes positively to the bacterial diversity of our gut microbiome.Co… Continue reading Link between fruits, veggies & microbiome confirmed for the first time
Over the last few years one of the persistent mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 infections has been the seeming randomness in how severe COVID-19 can be from person to person. Beyond those groups we know are susceptible to severe illness – the old, frail or gene… Continue reading Fungus in the gut linked to severe COVID-19
With more than 1,000 different bacterial species, the gut microbiome is now thought of by many researchers to be the key to unlocking disease-fighting superpowers. It’s already been linked to cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and even memory and per… Continue reading Study takes a major step towards disease-fighting microbiome therapies
Another large study has found a correlation between proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly for those aged 60-69 years. But scientists still don’t fully understand why.
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Continue reading Acid reflux medication use and dementia linked in people aged 60-69
According to the American Cancer Society, around 150,000 new cases of rectal and colon cancer are diagnosed each year. And while the number is slowly trending downward, thanks to an increase in pre-emptive age-related screening, it’s still the third bi… Continue reading In a world first, scientists discover ‘roadmap’ to beating bowel cancer
Chitin, which provides crucial exoskeletal structure and protection to soft-bodied arthropods such as crustaceans, spiders and insects, may have a surprising role in being able to modulate metabolism and fight weight gain in mammals.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading A novel obesity treatment could lie in the exoskeletons of crabs, bugs
A new study has found that four major childhood allergies share a common feature: an imbalance of gut bacteria during infancy. It’s hoped that the findings will inform treatments that correct the gut microbiome in children, potentially preventing lifel… Continue reading Gut bacteria imbalances in infancy linked to major childhood allergies
For many, the idea of having a few dozen hookworms set up shop in your gut sounds more like a Survivor challenge than a beneficial health therapy, but scientists see a bright future in this human worm farm for treating many chronic conditions.Continue … Continue reading Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial
A new study has provided the first evidence of a link between the gut microbiome and cocaine use and the cravings that follow withdrawal. The findings open the door to potential treatments for drug addiction and relapse prevention.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Gut microbiome discovery could lead to new drug addiction treatments
Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of pecans (Carya illinoinensis) could successfully mitigate … Continue reading Pecans pack a punch in fighting obesity, diabetes and inflammation