Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.
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Bacteria: News and Research on Gram-Positive Asporogenous Rods, Irregular
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods by young children favors harmful bacteria in the gut, study finds
A Brazilian study of 728 children up to one year of age shows that the consumption of ultra-processed foods can negatively affect the diversity and abundance of the intestinal microbiota, with a more pronounced effect in ...
May 5, 2025
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Probiotics linked to reduced negative feelings, offering potential mental health benefits
Research by Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen published in the journal npj Mental Health Research shows that taking probiotics can help reduce negative feelings. They also investigated which people benefit most from ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Exposure to antibiotics as a newborn can impair immune response to vaccines, study finds
Immunization programs save millions of lives every year by protecting against preventable diseases. The immune response to vaccines, however, varies significantly between individuals, and the results can be suboptimal in ...
The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time
What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.
Mar 19, 2025
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Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says
You might've heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it—being "egg bound."
Mar 19, 2025
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Longer breastfeeding linked to blood pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria
An observational study found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were breastfed for at least six months. The findings ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Out-of-balance gut bacteria are linked to multiple sclerosis—the ratio can predict severity of disease
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and over 2.8 million worldwide. While genetics play a role in ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer
Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. A new study led by investigators from Mass ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Infant gut bacteria associated with food allergies
A study led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) recently showed that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with food sensitivities and the development of ...
Jan 30, 2025
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