Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits — not diet
Obesity affects approximately 40 percent of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While obesity is […]
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Probiotics typically aim to rebalance bacteria populations in the gut, but new research suggests they may also help break apart […] Our gut microbiome — the complement of bacteria we carry around in our intestines — has been linked to everything […] A host protein called Serum Amyloid A (Saa) is a major factor mediating the effects of the microbiota on the […] A fungus commonly found in human hair follicles also resides in the gut, where it may worsen intestinal disorders such […] Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over […] Bacteria, often synonymous with infection and disease, may have an unfair reputation. Research indicates there are as many, if not […] Biofeedback therapy used at home is about 70 percent effective at helping patients learn how to coordinate and relax bowel […] The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease […] In an unexpected research finding infections with the intestinal parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum, worsened in mice that had been given a […]
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