Genetics
An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut
We've long known education is important for many aspects of life, but now a new benefit has been discovered: It can look after your gut health.
Jan 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers explore microbial ecosystem in search of drugs to fight SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have found that certain commensal bacteria that reside in the human intestine produce compounds that inhibit SARS-CoV-2. The research will be presented on June 20 at World ...
Jun 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Clinical trial demonstrates success of low FODMAP diet
A change in diet can improve the lives of those diagnosed with a common, but hard-to-treat gut disorder.
May 24, 2016
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Surgery
Posture correction girdle for adolescents with early scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis gradually leads to three dimensional deformity of the spine in youths. Patients with spinal curvatures of more than 41 degrees have to be treated with surgery. Patients with curvatures of 25 ...
May 14, 2015
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Health
Let safety bloom in your garden this season
(HealthDay)—Gardening offers exercise and fresh food, but don't forget to protect yourself from potential hazards, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Apr 22, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
IBS and bloating: When the gut microbiota gets out of balance
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) belongs to the most widespread diseases in Western countries, causing up to sixty per cent of the workload of gastrointestinal physicians. One of the most frequent symptoms of IBS is bloating, ...
Mar 10, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify drugs with fewest side-effects for treating irritable bowel syndrome
Cedars-Sinai researchers have determined that two prevalent drug therapies – rifaximin and lubiprostone – offer some of the best options for treating irritable bowel syndrome, a widespread disorder that affects ...
Mar 26, 2012
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Health
Dangerous chemicals found in teeth-whitening kits bought online
UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be unsafe.
Jun 5, 2024
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Neuroscience
Women more severely affected by ME/CFS, study shows
Women with ME/CFS tend to have more symptoms and co-occurring conditions than men, according to initial results from the world's largest study of the disease. It has long been known that women are more likely to have ME/CFS ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New IBS treatment shows potential in Phase 2 study
Patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS-D, treated with eluxadoline achieved better clinical response and experienced more symptom improvement than those using placebo, according to a recent study ...
Aug 12, 2013
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