There is growing evidence that the gut microbiome, via the so-called "gut-brain axis," is equally vital for both our physical and mental wellness. Researchers found that these bacteria can transmit interpersonally, for example by touch.
The UN chief asked nations countries to deliver the kind of meaningful action that people and the planet desperately need. "The world is watching and has a simple message: stand and deliver," he underscored. Guterres reminded world leaders that global emissions are at their highest levels in
Clostridioides difficile, often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that causes severe intestinal illness and, as its name suggests, can be difficult to study and treat. Approximately 1 in 6 patients infected with C. difficile will be reinfected within two months. Yet scie
The first ever systematic review of its kind confirms that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can protect against some of the negative impacts of antibiotics on the human gut microbiome.
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for solidarity in advancing sustainable development as the global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of death and increased life expectancy.
Changes in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate.
The two-day summit starting Tuesday is themed "Recover Together, Recover Stronger" and focuses on global economic recovery, global health architecture, digital transformation, sustainable energy transition and climate change, among other topics.
The microbes that help break down food actually tell the gut how to do its job better, according to a new study in mice. The researchers said it appears that the microbes are able to influence which of the gut's genes are being called into action, and in turn, that interaction might lead to
Despite the fact that social relationships are crucial for the health and well-being of social animals like humans and other primates, there is mounting evidence that the gut microbiome, via the so-called "gut-brain axis," is equally important for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Also