‘Duct tape’ for internal organs developed by MIT engineers, could ‘save thousands of lives’
Scientists at MIT have created a super-strong “duct tape” of sorts for internal organs that could serve as an alternative to stitches.
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Having a dog protects young children from Crohn’s disease, study finds
Children who grow up with pet dogs are less likely to get Crohn’s disease later in life, according to a new study.
Antibiotics can trigger deadly fungal infections by disrupting gut’s immune system
disrupt immune cells in the gut, increasing risk of the oral condition called thrush, which can be fatal in people with serious illnesses.
1 in 3 people with IBS have turned down date over fear of symptoms cropping up
Adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gut conditions admit they have missed over six days of work and the same number of social occasions in the last year.
Probiotic dessert: Mixmi Froyo prioritizes gut health in new frozen yogurt
Mixmi Froyo is a frozen yogurt that contains billions of live and active cultures to help boost your microbiome.
Gut microbiome plays key role in how babies experience fear
New research shows that a healthy gut microbiome actually decreases the feeling of fear in infants.
Nearly 1 in 5 adults don’t consider their bowel movement frequency ‘normal’
A new survey reveals nearly one in five people (18%) don’t consider the frequency of their bowel movements to be “normal.”
Kissing your dog bad for gut health? Pets can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to owners
An international team of scientists warn that dogs and cats may be passing antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners.
Healthy gut diet: Eat these 6 foods to improve your microbiome
We’ve compiled a list of some delicious (or just plain surprising) foods that studies show can improve gut health if you add them to your diet.
Gut bacteria passed on from Neanderthals are still keeping us healthy today, study finds
Friendly gut bacteria that help keep us healthy were inherited from Neanderthals, say scientists.