Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Sofia Popov
Women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time increase their risk of having a heart attack or stroke by up to a third, according to new research involving
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How Lack of Sleep Can Affect Your Gut Health
Olena Valdenmaiier
We all know that sleep is important, but scientists have only now begun to discover just how much can go wrong when we don’t catch enough zzz’s. A night of
The Trouble with Microbiome Tests
Sofia Popov
First came DNA, then came the bodies of bacteria. Beyond the ancestry and genetic de-coding that favoured early genetic tests, this new wave of microbial mapping seems even more scientifically elusive. With countless companies offering their versions, one has to wonder: should we trust the hype?
Bloated? These Foods Are Most Likely to Aggravate Your Gut and Cause Bloating
Pransi Verma
Bloating or gas: always unwanted, often at inappropriate times. More often than not, it’s what you ate, and there are certain foods that are notorious troublemakers.
Will probiotics work for you?
Olena Valdenmaiier
Good or bad, a lot has been said about probiotics. Investigations involving them can often report contradictory results. Now, two new studies have sparked controversy and debate. Once again, probiotics
Your gut microbes can predict transplant success
Maria Arvaniti
Specific types of gut microbes are associated with reduced risk of heart transplant rejections, according to a new study. By Maria Arvaniti If you or your close ones are suffering
Cleaning Products Disrupt Your Child’s Microbiome & Obesity Risk
Sofia Popov
Disinfectants, detergents, and other cleaning products could be damaging your child’s microbiome, making them more likely to be overweight. Infancy is vital for the development of our microbiome, dramatically shaping
For better cancer treatment: look to your gut
Maria Arvaniti
New research shows that the composition of microbes in the gut of cancer patients is associated with lack of response to a specific kind of anti-tumor therapy, and that antibiotics