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Gut microbes disturbed by COVID-19 infection, antibiotics: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In an intensive look at the effects of the virus causing COVID-19 on patients' microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that live in and on the human body - Rutgers scientists found that acute infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially with
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Researchers reveal how good friendships are associated with healthier gut
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
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.
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Experts advice taking probiotic along with antibiotic to reduce damage to
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
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.
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Study suggests having good friendships might be linked to healthier gut mi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
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
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Healthy gut microbiome helps to improve cancer treatment: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The largest study to date has proven the association between the gut microbiome and melanoma treatment response.
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Researchers reveal tomatoes' health benefits to gut microbes
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed for health-related link between tomatoes in the diet and changes to the human gut microbiome.
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Study finds that carbs, sugary foods may influence poor oral health
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria -- both good and bad -- in our mouths. And researchers are finding that this collective of bacteria known as the oral microbiome likely plays a large role in our overall health, in addition to its previously known assoc
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Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.
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Study finds that carnivore gut microbes offer insight into health of wild
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A new study finds the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity.
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Gut bacteria may contribute to HIV infection susceptibility: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], October 3 (ANI): Certain gut bacteria, including one required for a healthy gut microbiome, differ between people who develop HIV infection and those who do not, according to new UCLA-led research.
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Study reveals antibiotics might worsen melanoma by depleting the gut micro
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): According to a new study by researchers at Emory University in Atlanta, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in mice with malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, accelerated their metastatic bone growth. This likely happened because the dr
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Transplanted gut bacteria cause cardiovascular changes in mice: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): Researchers have discovered how obstructive sleep apnea affects the gut microbiome in mice and how transplanting gut bacteria from sleep apnea-affected mice can cause cardiovascular changes in the recipient mice.
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