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Gut Dysbiosis Linked to Mortality for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – For solid organ transplant recipients, gut dysbiosis is associated with all-cause and cause-specific mortality, according to a study published online July 2 in Gut. J....
How Early Antibiotic Use Could Raise Kids' Asthma Risk
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Early exposure to antibiotics might increase a kid’s risk of asthma by altering their gut bacteria, a new mouse study finds. Antibiotics could specifically lower gut p...
'Staying Regular' Is Good for Good Health
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Being regular is good for you, a new study shows. Predictable bowel movements could be tied to your long-term health, allowing your body to absorb essential nutrients...
Unhealthy Microbiome May Raise Death Risk After Organ Transplant
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – People with an “unhealthy” gut microbiome appear to be more likely to die following an organ transplant, a new study warns. These gut microbe patterns are specifically ass...
Children With Autism Have Unique Microbiomes, Study Finds
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 – New research offers what could become a surprising way to diagnose whether a child has autism: Simply check the makeup of their gut microbiome. In a study published July 8 in ...
Increases in Incidence of Certain Foodborne Diseases Seen During 2023
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 – During 2023, there were increases in the incidences of certain foodborne disease, which may reflect changes in diagnostic practices, according to research published in the...
Scientists Spot Which Gut Germs Trigger Compulsive Eating
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 – Specific types of gut bacteria appear to be linked to compulsive eating, a new study reports. Researchers found that one type of gut bacteria – the Proteobacteria family --...
Do You Need More Dietary Fiber? It May Depend on Your Gut Microbiome
THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 – The long-standing advice is that everyone should get more fiber in their diet, but a new study suggests some benefit more than others. A person’s gut microbiome appears to h...
Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 – The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows. A study of more than 600 people hospitalized with infections found their...
What Makes for Resilient People? The Brain & the Gut Hold Clues
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 — Can you trust your gut? UCLA researchers have shown that people who rank high in resilience – meaning they accept change positively and follow their instincts – have the b...
Dad Plays Role in His Infant's Microbiome
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – Dads appear to make a small but important contribution to a newborn baby’s gut health, a new study discovers. Many microbes found in babies throughout their first year of l...
Lawsuit Claims Poppi Soda Not as Gut-Healthy as Company Says
TUESDAY, June 4, 2024 – The popular prebiotic sodas known as Poppi may not be quite as good for your gut as the company claims. In a class-action lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in...
Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21
Digestive Disease Week, the annual meeting sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal...
Even a Small Urban Garden Can Boost Your Microbiome
TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – A small urban garden can contribute to your health, especially if the garden contains rich soil, a new study shows. A one-month indoor gardening period increased the...
What Can Cause Stomach Pain in Kids?
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Many kids can get an occasional upset tummy, but what if your child's stomachaches are more persistent? Dr. David Ziring, associate director of the Pediatric Inflammatory...
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