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Research links gut microbiota to stress regulation and mental health management

A groundbreaking study has revealed the critical role of gut bacteria in regulating stress responses through interactions with the body's circadian rhythms. New research uncovers gut bacteria's impact on stress and mental health This groundbreaking study from University College Cork and APC Microbiome Ireland, a Research Ireland Centre, provides compelling evidence that the trillions of microorganisms in the gut orchestrate …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent Fasting Reshapes Gut Microbiota to Reduce Hypertension

Live Mint

Researchers have demonstrated that intermittent fasting can reduce hypertension by reshaping the gut microbiota in an animal model. The study found that animals that fasted every other day had significantly lower blood pressure than those that fasted continuously. The researchers also discovered that the microbiota of the SHRSP hypertensive rats that fasted was different from that of the normotensive rats. …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gut feelings: All disease begins in the gut

Deccan Chronicle

Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates proposed that all disease begins in the gut, a concept we now recognise more than ever. “A recent Lancet research paper links conditions like anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative diseases to dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiome,” says Dr G. V. Rao, Director, Asian Institute of Gastroenter-ology. Psychological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Harnessing Microbial Diversity: Strengthening Immunity Through Probiotics and Prebiotics

News 18

Probiotics and prebiotics are promising ways to harness microbial diversity to improve immunity and overall health. Dr Debojyoti Dhar, Co-founder and Director, Leucine Rich Bio, says, “The term “probiotics” refers to live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit to the host whereas prebiotics are defined as a substrate that is selectively utilized by the host …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Can restoring gut health through diet, reduce cancer risk, prevent tumour? Know gut microbiome potential in cancer care

Hindustan Times

As per the World Health Organization, around 30–50% of all cancer cases are preventable and it is time we talk about this disease, especially the aspects that can help alleviate one’s risk of cancer because although there is widespread recognition of primary cancer risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and dietary habits, one often underestimated aspect …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Want to age gracefully? Take charge of your gut microbiota with these tips to support healthy ageing

Hindustan Times

Ageing is a progressive loss of homeostasis, impaired function, cognitive decline and vulnerability to death due to chronic, infectious, metabolic and neoplastic diseases hence, ageing gracefully is about more than just having younger-looking skin. Take charge of your gut microbiota with these tips to support healthy ageing In this context, a vital player emerges – our gut microbiota. Additionally, it …

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1 year ago

Rise of the DIY faecal transplants: Experts warn trend that sees people ingest others' poo in hopes of curing ailments has 'significant risks'

Daily Mail

Poo transplants are offered to patients suffering debilitating gut conditions. Faecal microbiota transplants, also called a stool or poo transplant, involves collecting faeces from a healthy person, which is then treated in a lab before being transferred to patients. One TikTok with 1.3million views posted by @Scottscotto, shows prepared syringes for his husband's faecal microbiota transplants. Another posted by @MichaelHurstFMT4UC …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Common childhood allergies lie in our gut, finds study

India TV News

Major childhood allergies - eczema, asthma, food allergy and hay fever -- may likely begin in the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. "We're seeing more and more children and families seeking help at the emergency department due to allergies," said Dr Stuart Turvey, Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Gut microbiome linked to increased risk, severity of HIV, EBV diseases: Research

Hindustan Times

The gut microbiome has drawn the interest of academics and non-scientists alike over the last decade. “These findings offer the first direct evidence that resident microbiota can have a significant impact on the establishment and pathology of infection by two different human-specific pathogens,” said Wahl, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the UNC Department of Medicine. Or …

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1 year, 11 months ago

How gut bacteria are controlling your brain

BBC

How gut bacteria are controlling your brain Getty Images A new way of treating mental health conditions may be possible through the use of 'psychobiotics' Looking after the multitudes of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms living in our guts could help us think better and even offer new ways of treating mental health conditions. Psychobiotics might one day be used …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Can beer be good for your gut?

Live Mint

Drinking beer is beneficial to the intestine and has the potential to prevent chronic diseases, a new study has claimed. "Beer consumption contributes to the improvement of the composition of the intestinal microbiota, a factor that has been associated with the prevention of very common chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases," said research by the Center for …

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2 years, 7 months ago

How food can change your mood and personality

Live Mint

It may be time to reassess your gut health. According to a study published in February, gut microbiome and metabolomic pathways can influence one’s personality in more ways than previously established, even affecting energy levels, fatigue and mood. The gut and mental health “Personality is defined by the many behavioural patterns, and one can likely predict the behaviour that someone …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Antibiotics Affect Gut Microbiota in Children, Finds New Study

News 18

Children taking antibiotics have a higher variety of gut fungal microbiota, which persists for 6 weeks after the start of treatment. Rebecca Ventin-Holmberg, a PhD research student at the university, said that the study clearly shows that the bacteria present in the gut regulate and control the fungal microbiota. “Children are usually given antibiotics, which leads to changes in gut …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Gut microbiota regulates abdominal functions, finds study

Hindustan Times

Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, suggested a new study's findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes and other diseases. Gut microbiota regulates abdominal functions, finds study A team of researchers from Boston College, Joslin Diabetes Center, and Maastricht University, Netherlands, have reported these findings …

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3 years, 1 month ago

How your microbiome can improve your health

BBC

How your microbiome can improve your health OpenBiome Faecal microbiota transplants are an early form of treatment that exploits the bacteria in patient's guts More than a decade ago, little was known about the myriad of microorganisms that live happily inside and on our bodies. Global Microbiome Conservancy Scientists use stool samples to restock the gut with a healthy balance …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Salt miners in Austria were the first humans to gorge on beer and cheese nearly 2,700 years ago

Firstpost

The salt miners’ faeces, which were well preserved due to salt and the constant temperature of around 8C, contained the first molecular evidence of beer consumption on the continent at that time. Frank Maixner, a microbiologist at the Eurac Research Institute in Bolzano, Italy, who was the lead author of the report, said he was surprised to learn that salt …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Could gut bacteria slow down ageing?

The Independent

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3 years, 8 months ago

Exposure to Antibiotics in Infancy May Lead to Loss of T-Cells Vital for Fighting Allergens: Study

News 18

Exposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon, a valuable component of the immune system’s response toward allergens in later life, after only six months, finds a new research. According to the study, published in the journal mBio, it is already known that the use of antibiotics early in …

4 years, 1 month ago

Sugar-rich diet can damage gut mucosa and worsen risk of developing colitis, a chronic digestive disease

Firstpost

A recent study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine on 28th October 2020, found that high sugary diets can damage the gut and increase the risk of developing colitis Our body doesn’t need any additional sugar; it makes the required amount by breaking down carbohydrates and the rest is supplied by the liver. A recent study, published in the …

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Research links gut microbiota to stress regulation and mental health management

Intermittent Fasting Reshapes Gut Microbiota to Reduce Hypertension

Gut feelings: All disease begins in the gut

Harnessing Microbial Diversity: Strengthening Immunity Through Probiotics and Prebiotics

Can restoring gut health through diet, reduce cancer risk, prevent tumour? Know gut microbiome potential in cancer care

Want to age gracefully? Take charge of your gut microbiota with these tips to support healthy ageing

Rise of the DIY faecal transplants: Experts warn trend that sees people ingest others' poo in hopes of curing ailments has 'significant risks'

Common childhood allergies lie in our gut, finds study

Gut microbiome linked to increased risk, severity of HIV, EBV diseases: Research

How gut bacteria are controlling your brain

Can beer be good for your gut?

How food can change your mood and personality

Antibiotics Affect Gut Microbiota in Children, Finds New Study

Gut microbiota regulates abdominal functions, finds study

How your microbiome can improve your health

Salt miners in Austria were the first humans to gorge on beer and cheese nearly 2,700 years ago

Could gut bacteria slow down ageing?

Exposure to Antibiotics in Infancy May Lead to Loss of T-Cells Vital for Fighting Allergens: Study

Sugar-rich diet can damage gut mucosa and worsen risk of developing colitis, a chronic digestive disease