Immunology
Immune-regulating drug improves gum disease in mice
A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in the animals, according to a new study published today in eLife.
Apr 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fecal microbiota transplants successfully treat patients with C. difficile
A new study from the University of Birmingham has shown that Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) are highly successful in treating patients with Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infection.
Mar 16, 2020
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Pediatrics
Probiotic helps breast-fed babies beat antibiotic-resistant germs, study says
Researchers at UC Davis say they were able to dramatically reduce the number of antibiotic-resistant germs in breast-fed newborns' intestines by giving them a daily dose of probiotic for just three weeks during their first ...
Aug 23, 2019
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Health
Adopt a diet that's good for your gut
(HealthDay)—Having "friendly" bacteria in your digestive system is important for good health. They help the body extract nutrients from food, and boost the immune system in the fight against inflammation and many diseases ...
Jul 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Reacting against a 'too clean' world, some parents go too far the other way
Somewhere between the mom who obsessively wipes down every knob and toy her child might touch, and the Dad who thinks rolling in the dirt is "good" for kids, there's a healthy medium, British experts say.
Jul 3, 2019
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Immunology
Study shows skin microbiome imbalance likely behind eczema flareups
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found a connection between a skin microbiome imbalance and eczema flareups. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, ...
Medical research
Researchers find probiotics may increase intestinal motility in mouse model
Emory researchers have found that adding good bacteria into the intestines can guide the development of the enteric nervous system, also called "the gut brain," while increasing intestinal motility, or movement of the digestive ...
Apr 5, 2019
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Medical research
Should you take probiotics when you're on antibiotics?
If you take antibiotics, there's a good chance you'll also get diarrhoea.
Nov 12, 2018
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Pediatrics
Using the microbiome to help premature babies grow
About half of babies born prematurely struggle to grow, putting them at risk of health problems that can last a lifetime. Despite years of research, physicians lack a method that consistently helps these infants thrive. A ...
Oct 29, 2018
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Immunology
Curing diseases with good bacteria
Researcher from the Institute of Biology, Leiden have discovered how good intestinal bacteria regulate our innate immune system. This surprising discovery could make it possible to treat diseases related to inflammation, ...
Oct 15, 2018
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