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Samples of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop reveal we’ve had beneficial microbiomes in our guts for hundreds of thousands of years – just as scientists find that modern humans’ biomes are depleting due to our diets and lifestyles, study reveals DNA analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop revels human guts still contain dozens of similar microbiota from the … Read more
A person’s gut microbiome may play a role in fighting off coronavirus infection and preventing severe Covid-19 symptoms, according to new studies. Each person has a unique assortment of bacteria in their gut which play a variety of roles, including in modulating the immune response. Research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found people … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects one in ten adults in the UK, causing bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and cramps. There is no one cause — which is why it’s notoriously difficult to treat — but triggers include overindulgence, an imbalance of gut bacteria, infections and stress. This may explain a possible recent spike in cases, given … Read more
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away: Millennials’ toast-topper of choice protects the gut by breaking down fibre, reducing unhealthy acids and balancing good and bad fats Researchers had 163 adults aged 25 to 45 follow a specific diet for 12 weeks Half of the volunteers had an avocado in at least one meal throughout … Read more
‘It’s an incredible opportunity to help people with things that I’ve struggled with for the best part of my life’ In public he’s a hugely successful rapper, but in private Professor Green was battling a health condition that threatened his physical and mental wellbeing. He tells Francesca Babb how he got his life back British … Read more
Tammy Hembrow’s sister Amy reveals she had a ‘gut feeling’ her daughter Aurora had eye problems before she was diagnosed – despite people telling her the symptoms were ‘normal’ By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:24 GMT, 2 November 2020 | Updated: 04:24 GMT, 2 November 2020 Her six-month-old daughter Aurora was recently … Read more
Cyclops baby albino shark shocks fishermen after they find it inside the gut of an adult The cyclops shark was found in the belly of an adult shark that died in a net Fisherman in Indonesia cut open the belly of the adult and found the rare fish The milky-white creature was already dead but … Read more
Google searches for symptoms such as diarrhoea and abdominal pain could act as an early warning for a coronavirus outbreak, a study has revealed. Academics found there was a surge in coronavirus cases roughly three to four weeks after a spike in online searches for the symptoms. In New York, one of 15 regions examined … Read more
Nutritionist Jessica Sepel has answered the most common questions she is asked by clients – including whether she drinks alcohol, if she believes in fasting and how you can really heal your gut. The Sydney expert has been helping people with their health for the past decade, and is a huge believer in what you … Read more
A pill made from gut bacteria is being tested by British scientists as a treatment for coronavirus. In a trial launched today, patients will be given either the medication, which contains a strain of gut bacteria found to reduce damage to lung tissue caused by inflammation. Patients often become seriously ill when their immune system … Read more