Medications
Peppermint earns respect in mainstream medicine
University of Adelaide researchers have shown for the first time how peppermint helps to relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which affects up to 20% of the population.
Apr 19, 2011
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Immunology
Research explains how we live in harmony with friendly gut bacteria
Stability in the composition of the hundred trillion bacterial cells in the human gastrointestinal tract is crucial to health, but scientists have been perplexed how our microbiota withstands an onslaught of toxins, dietary ...
Jan 9, 2015
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Medical research
Boosting gut bacteria could help stop elderly from falling ill
Elderly people could avoid the more frequent colds, coughs and stomach upsets that come with age by taking a daily supplement that boosts gut bacteria and the immune system, new research has found.
Aug 13, 2015
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Neuroscience
Understanding the architecture of our 'second brain'
Scientists have made an important step in understanding the organisation of nerve cells embedded within the gut that control its function - a discovery that could give insight into the origin of common gastrointestinal diseases, ...
May 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More kids taking antipsychotics for ADHD: study
(HealthDay) -- Use of powerful antipsychotic medications such as Abilify and Risperdal to control youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavior problems has skyrocketed in recent years, ...
Aug 7, 2012
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Genetics
Scientists uncover genetic explanation for frustrating syndrome
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic explanation for a syndrome characterized by multiple frustrating and difficult-to-treat symptoms, including dizziness and lightheadedness, skin flushing ...
Oct 17, 2016
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Medical research
Health Check: What causes bloating and gassiness?
Your trousers fit when you put them on in the morning. But come mid-afternoon, they're uncomfortably tight – and you didn't even overdo it at lunchtime. Sound familiar?
Jan 29, 2019
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Medical research
Pasteurised intestinal bacterium reduces effects of obesity and diabetes
The intestinal bacterium Akkermansia proves to offer enduring benefits for the intestines of overweight mice and diabetic animals. In experiments, the strengthening effects of this bacterium on the intestinal barrier remained ...
Dec 1, 2016
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Immunology
Food and antibiotics may change microorganisms in gut, causing IBS
A recent review of research suggests that changes to the microorganisms (microbiota) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be a cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The review article is published in the American Journal ...
Jan 27, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People who are 'double jointed' may be at heightened risk of long COVID, says study
People who are "double-jointed," a condition formally known as generalized joint hypermobility, may be at heightened risk of long COVID, suggests a case-control study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.
Mar 19, 2024
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