Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus bromii, the microbe that loves carbs
The fascinating human gut bacterium Ruminococcus bromii is one of the ten most common bacterial species found in the colon.
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Carbohydrates: News and Research on Starch
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Fiber against pounds: Resistant starch found to support weight loss
A diet based on resistant starch promotes a favorable composition of the gut microbiome in obese people. This leads to weight reduction and measurable positive health outcomes such as improved insulin sensitivity.
Feb 29, 2024
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Sugar-reduced chocolate with oat flour just as tasty as original, study finds
The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. In a blind taste test recently published in the Journal of Food Science, 25% reduced-sugar chocolates ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Post-hysterectomy care: Sugammadex's role in reducing urinary retention
A study titled "Sugammadex and urinary retention after hysterectomy: A propensity-matched cohort study," conducted by Mariana L. De Lima Laporta Miranda and colleagues from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, ...
Jan 24, 2024
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First-in-the-field application of non-contrast optical coherence tomography for coronary artery disease
A research team has demonstrated the clinical feasibility and safety of non-contrast optical coherence tomography (OCT) for patients with coronary artery disease.
Jan 9, 2024
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New research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplements
A study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition ...
Dec 14, 2023
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How plant-derived nutrients can affect the gut and brain
Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists from the University of Leipzig Medical Center, the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Helmholtz Center for ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows
A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. However, exactly how fiber interacts with the intestines and the microorganisms ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Starches common in processed grains can curb helpful gut bacteria
Eating cereal grains—corn, rice, wheat or one of the several others that collectively provide more than half of the world's calories—means consuming the carbohydrate known as starch. Starches consist of two primary components, ...
Jun 22, 2023
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New guidance: Quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular blockade is vital for patients undergoing anesthesia
Patients receiving neuromuscular blocking medications as part of their anesthetic regimen should be carefully monitored to ensure the best care and outcomes, according to recent—and independently developed—guidelines from ...
Jun 5, 2023
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