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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News tagged with good bacteria
Immunology
Why gut bacteria are essential for a healthy immune system
Most people are aware of how important it is for our well-being to have a healthy gut, which depends on a healthy gut microbiota. In fact, few things disturb our daily routines, social events or even travel experiences as ...
Mar 29, 2018
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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, ...
Immunology
Our intestinal microbiome influences metabolism—through the immune system
Research tells us that the commensal or "good" bacteria that inhabit our intestines help to regulate our metabolism. A new study in fruit flies, published June 21 in Cell Metabolism, shows one surprising way they do this.
Jun 21, 2018
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Engineering the gut microbiome with 'good' bacteria may help treat Crohn's disease
Penn Medicine researchers have singled out a bacterial enzyme behind an imbalance in the gut microbiome linked to Crohn's disease. The new study, published online this week in Science Translational Medicine, suggests that ...
Nov 15, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer may be driven by imbalance in vaginal bacteria, research finds
Virtually all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, or human papillomavirus, dubbed the "common cold" of sexually transmitted infections because nearly every sexually active person catches it. Fortunately, the immune system ...
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Should healthy people take probiotic supplements?
A visit to the supermarket these days can feel more like walking through a pharmacy, with an ever-expanding range of milks, yoghurts, pills, powders and speciality foods promoting their "probiotic" prowess.
Jun 18, 2018
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Neuroscience
Dietary prebiotics improve sleep, buffer impacts of stress, says study
In recent years, reams of research papers have shed light on the health benefits of probiotics, the "good bacteria" found in fermented foods and dietary supplements. Now a first-of-its kind study by University of Colorado ...
Feb 25, 2017
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Health
Drink that kombucha at your own risk: Scientist discusses popular gut health advice
Type "gut health" in your search browser and you will find millions of popular web entries that tell you to take charge of your gut and eat specific foods to improve its condition.
Feb 6, 2023
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Medical research
Healthy gut flora could prevent obesity
Poor gut flora is believed to trigger obesity. In the same way, healthy gut flora could reduce the risk. This has shown to be the case in tests on rats.
May 25, 2011
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