Medical research
That anxiety may be in your gut, not in your head
For the first time, researchers at McMaster University have conclusive evidence that bacteria residing in the gut influence brain chemistry and behaviour.
May 17, 2011
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Medical research
Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson's in clinical study
A drug used to treat diabetes slowed the progression of motor issues associated with Parkinson's disease, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine said Wednesday.
Apr 4, 2024
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Neuroscience
A high-fiber diet may delay clinical onset of Huntington's disease, study indicates
The Florey's Professor Anthony Hannan, Head of the Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Group, and Research Co-Lead for the Mental Health Mission, said the results of a study published in Brain Behavior and Immunity indicate ...
Feb 2, 2024
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease
While previous studies suggest Parkinson's disease begins in the gut and spreads to the brain, how the process occurs has been elusive. Now, a pre-clinical study led by Duke Health researchers provides new evidence that bolsters ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Cardiology
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese adults who don't have diabetes: Trial
Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Medications
Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection
Researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) have uncovered why C. diff (also known as Clostridioides difficile or C. difficile) infection has developed resistance to the antibiotic metronidazole.
Nov 8, 2023
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Medical research
Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments
The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now an international team led by the Hudson Institute of Medical Research has found a way to determine which species are important and how they interact ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Engineered probiotic can 'sense' inflammatory bowel disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an engineered probiotic capable of detecting inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Sep 12, 2023
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Neuroscience
A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'
University of Calgary researchers designed a novel imaging and experimental preparation system, allowing them to record the activity of the enteric nervous system in mice. The new technique allows researchers to record what ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Pediatrics
Scientists find more evidence that breast milk of those vaccinated against COVID-19 may protect infants
A new study from the University of Florida provides more evidence that the breast milk of people vaccinated against COVID-19 provides protection to infants too young to receive the vaccine.
Jan 12, 2023
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