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In 2018, 11,336 American Gut participants mailed samples from used toilet paper to scientists; the dataset characterized microbial diversity on an unprecedented scaleIn an extensive research initiative, scientists collected toilet paper swabs from a diverse group of thousands worldwide, revealing a signi...
Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decadesRecent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging...
Age reversing seafood found? Scientists discover sea squirts that can help you get youngerAge reversing seafood: Scientists have found that plasmalogens, compounds naturally present in sea squirts and other seafood, may help reve...
Harvard-trained gut doctor eats these 4 foods every day to lower his colon cancer riskWhat we eat each day can have a major impact on gut health and the risk of certain diseases. According to Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Sau...
Your 'Gut' may play a bigger role in Alzheimer’s disease than scientists once thought - New research reveals a potential linkNew research links gut bacteria molecule ImP to Alzheimer's disease changes. Higher ImP levels correlate with poorer cognitive scores and b...
Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek SharmaGenes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators b...
52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain healthConstipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not ful...
Wrong diet can make your gut bacteria 'eat you': Feeding it the right food helps protect your body. Research reveals what to eat?New research suggests that when gut bacteria do not get enough fibre and certain plant-based nutrients, they may begin breaking down the pr...
A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
A bacteria may just determine how long you live says Duke University researchers: What is Akkermansia? Can certain foods trigger its growth?While bacteria may be looked upon with suspicion (not without justification!), how long you live, may well be determined by a bacteria. Kno...
Struggling with bloating? Celebrity nutritionist reveals 8 Indian foods that naturally support digestion and gut healthAccording to Delhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra, a healthy gut microbiome supports immunity and mood balance. Prebiotic foods nourish b...
Not heart, not lungs, but one 'useless' organ acts as secret safe house of the body, says doctorAppendix is one underrated organ which is almost always overlooked by most people interested in health. Taking to X, internal medicine expe...
Gut test your way to health and wellness, says Leucine Rich BioLeucine Rich Bio, which calls itself South Asia’s first microbiome company, offers a test that is a game changer in predicting disease susc...
These at-home microbiome test kits can tell you what lives in your gut. But can data improve your health?These personal gut microbiome testing kits claim to tell you what organisms live in your gut.
Why you should listen to your gut for a healthy life?This unseen world of microbes residing in our body far exceeds the number of cells in our body and is influenced by diet, physical activity...
Bats, unlike other mammals, do not show dependence on gut bacteria: StudyEarlier studies have established that in several mammals, including humans, gut bacteria, help in digesting food and maintaining healthy im...
India gears up for Rs 150 crore microbe project to uncover links to diseasesThe ambitious project has put India on the verge of understanding all diseases that afflict Indians.
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Right mixture of microbes essential for good healthAccording to scientists like Nair, the next few decades are poised to produce more interesting microbiology than in the last 200 years put ...
How gut bacteria can be both good and bad for healthHow gut bacteria can be both good and bad for healthGut bacteria are already turning out to be responsible in some people for obesity, diab...