Search Result For: gut bacteria

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Date: 2024/11/08 - 16:00

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to changes in the gut microbiome in new study

Microbial diversity in the gut of people with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly reduced compared to that of the healthy individual, a new study shows.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 01:55

Weight loss may help improve several symptoms of PCOS

Weight loss interventions may help those with PCOS reduce weight, improve glycemic control and hormonal markers, a new study indicates.

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Date: 2024/11/04 - 21:11

Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk

Consuming higher amounts of zinc may significantly increase the risk of endometriosis compared to consuming lower amounts, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Time-Restricted Eating May Lower Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A new study found that time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting, improved blood sugar control in people with metabolic syndrome, which affects 1 in 3 adults in the United States.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How McDonald’s New Chicken Big Mac Compares to the Original: Calories, Ingredients, and More

Nutritionists share their thoughts on how McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac compares to the original and the simple changes to your order that can help make the sandwich a little healthier.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Eating Nothing But Sardines May Help You Lose Weight, But Experts Say It's a Bad Idea

A North Carolina woman says she lost 35 pounds after consuming only sardines and MCT oil for more than three months, but says she doesn’t call it a “diet.” Experts caution that limiting your diet to a single food for extended periods can have negative health effects.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent the bacterial infection.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

From Frozen Waffles to Costco Salmon: What to Know About Food Recalls

From frozen waffles and quarter pounders to Costco salmon and freeze dried meat, here's why it seems like there's an increasing number of food recalls in the US and what they reveal about food safety.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Is the gut microbiome key to endometriosis, IBD diagnosis and treatment?

A simple stool test could help diagnose endometriosis, as well as some gut-related conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It may also offer clues as to how to treat them.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.