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Tag: gut health
Gut Microbiome Health Tech Innovator, Ixcela Launches Virtual Clinic to Ease Cancer Symptoms After Landmark Roper St. Francis Healthcare Pilot
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ixcela, The Internal Fitness™ Company, in collaboration with Roper St. Francis Healthcare, today announced the Ixcela Cancer Support Program.
UC-Irvine led study identifies therapeutic targets for veterans with Gulf War illness
A new study has provided critical insights into Gulf War illness, a chronic condition affecting veterans deployed during the 1990–1991 Gulf War. The findings are the most comprehensive to date that establishes an association between gut microbiome imbalance and Gulf War veterans, paving the way for new treatments.
Kihealth and Genova Diagnostics Partner to Make Comprehensive Gut Health Testing Easier and More Accessible
Kihealth, a life sciences company focused on novel preventive diagnostics and Genova Diagnostics, a pioneer in gut health and nutritional laboratory testing, have teamed up to bring gut health testing direct to consumers via retail pharmacy. Through this partnership consumers will now be able to access breakthrough gut health tests through their local pharmacy or online.
NUS researchers discover dual benefits of naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health
National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults, particularly in individuals with poor sleep patterns, and manage their gut microbiome composition.
Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.
Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough
World first research from the University of South Australia shows that antipsychotics can be reformulated with a strategically engineered coating that not only mitigates unwanted weight gain but also boosts serotonin levels by more than 250%.
Seeking Medical Insights in the Physics of Mucus
Understanding how mucus changes, and what it changes in response to, can help diagnose illnesses and develop treatments. In APL Bioengineering, researchers develop a system to grow mucus-producing intestinal cells and study the characteristics of the mucus in different conditions.
Prebiotics Could Help Space Travelers Stay Healthy
New research suggests that cultivating a healthy gut microbiome could help astronauts weather the stresses of altered gravity. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, in Long Beach, California
Purrrfect pet nutrition? Illinois expert available for National Pet Day
We all want to do right by our furry friends, but it’s difficult to know what trends are on point to optimize their health and nutrition. Should our dogs go vegan? Will a new type of food help to slim…
Joint IAFNS-USDA Webinar Series Tackles Gut Health, Immune Function
Collaborative webinars to focus on key scientific trends and findings related to gut microbiome and nutrition, and the interaction of diet, stress and immune function.
Beneficial bacteria sense gut mucus to stay in line
The findings point to possible mechanisms behind intestinal conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and also suggest avenues to develop more effective probiotics.
Microplastics are harming gut health
Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm in length have been found everywhere because of plastic pollution – from the Earth’s deep oceans to remote regions in Antarctica, and even the seafood we eat.
Brain-Belly Connection: Gut Health May Influence Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s
UNLV study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.
Modified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Following a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
AstraGin®, Developed by NuLiv Science, Demonstrates Improvements in Gut Health in Human Clinical Trial
A groundbreaking human clinical trial published in the Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology reveals AstraGin®’s significant impact on various factors related to gut health in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
Molecular component of caffeine may play a role in gut health
The gut is home to a cast of microbes that influence health and disease. Some types of microorganisms are thought to contribute to the development of inflammatory conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the exact cascade of events that leads from microbes to immune cells to disease remains mysterious.
Best-Selling Cookbook Author Sarah Copeland Hosts Cooking Demonstration for the Colorectal Cancer Community
Fight Colorectal Cancer Hosts Gut-Friendly Cooking Event Alongside Best-Selling Cookbook Author and Former Food Director at Real Simple.
Low-fiber Diet May Lead to Gut Infection Even if You’re Not Overweight
Diet, more than body mass, may play a role in the risk for gut infection, and eating more fiber could be the key to prevention. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Thirdhand smoke impacts gut bacteria for infants, study finds
Infants exposed to thirdhand smoke while hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) show a difference in the composition of their gut microbiome, according to a new study by researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
AstaReal Secures Patent for Support of “Next-Generation” Beneficial Bacteria for Gut Health
AstaReal, pioneer and global leader in the production of natural astaxanthin, has always strived for excellence and advancement of natural astaxanthin research and product development.
Sweet potatoes increase vitamin A, fiber in bread
Incorporating sweet potato puree into bread not only adds vitamin A, but also changes the starch composition by increasing the fiber content. That can be beneficial for diabetics.
SLU Expert Offers 7 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Gut
ST. LOUIS – The gut is like your second brain and can have a significant impact on your overall health, advises a nutrition expert. Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University and spokesperson for…
Lactobacillus Manipulates Bile Acids to Create Favorable Gut Environment
Probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria use enzymes situationally to manipulate bile acids and promote their own survival in the gut.
High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation
UC Davis researchers have found that combining a Western-style high-fat diet with antibiotic use significantly increases the risk of developing pre- inflammatory bowel disease. This combination shuts down the mitochondria in cells of the colon lining, leading to gut inflammation. Mesalazine can help restart the mitochondria and treat pre-IBD condition.
Better sleep? Prebiotics could help
Dietary compounds called prebiotics, which are found in fibrous foods such as artichokes, onions, leeks and some whole grains, improve sleep and boost stress resilience, according to a new study