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.
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Having 2 sugary drinks a day doubles risk of colorectal cancer before age 50
Adults who consume two high-sugar sweetened drinks a day are more than twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer by the time they’re 50
5 Significant Contributors To An Unhealthy Gut
What are some of the key drivers of an unhealthy gut? Here’s a look at five contributors to poor gut health according to recent studies.
Ancient human feces fossils suggest industrialization behind poor gut health in people today
Ancient human feces shows how chronic modern diseases have been triggered by changes in diet, according to a recent study.
Sink drains teeming with more harmful bacteria from all the pandemic hand-washing
Bacteria from peoples hands can stay alive and grow in the pipes beneath sinks after being washed off, say scientists.
How a baby’s first poop, called meconium, may reveal whether or not they’ll develop allergies
If the newborn’s excretion, call meconium, is significantly less “rich” than normal, scientists say it may be a sign they may have an overactive immune system.
Your kitchen sink and TV remote may be crawling with more gut-bug inducing bacteria than your toilet seats!
A recent study reveals that certain areas of your home — and even the remote control on on your couch — may contain more bacteria than your toilet seats!
Junk food rids the gut of ‘good bacteria,’ raising risk of chronic diseases
Here’s some food for thought: Junk food kills the bugs in our gut that keep us healthy, according to scientists in the Netherlands.
Celiac disease: Number of gluten-intolerant children doubled over past 25 years
Children who suffer from celiac disease may not be getting the treatment they need because many have not been diagnosed, say scientists.
Poll: Nearly 3 in 10 people think their gut health is poor
Common symptoms of poor gut health most frequently felt by respondents include gas, an upset stomach or feeling sluggish and tired.