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Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases: Research
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, says McMaster University's Waliul Khan. Researchers using experimental animal models of IBD found that continual exposure to Allura Red AC ha
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Research suggests that antiviral defense regulates intestinal function and
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Besides the skin, the digestive tract is the tissue that is most exposed to environmental influences such as bacteria and viruses. Therefore, cells that form these barriers to the interior of the body also have special defence mechanisms. A research team led by Professor Dr Thorsten Hoppe ha
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Gut microbes disturbed by COVID-19 infection, antibiotics: Research
Updated : 4 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 find gut-brain connection for social development
Updated : 4 months ago IST
To learn to socialize, zebrafish need to trust their gut. Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control social behaviour, new UO research in zebrafish shows. Pruning is essential for the development of normal social behavior.
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New research reveals relationship between oral bacteria and diseases
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections. Few such studies have been done before, and the team now hopes that the study can provide deeper insight into the association between oral bacteria and other diseases. T
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US Cranberries share insights on the benefits of Cranberries in prevention
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI/SRV): With a view to create awareness and share critical insights on the benefits of Cranberry juice in prevention of H. Pylori bacterial infection and strengthen gut health, India office of US Cranberry Marketing Committee conducted a series of insightful
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Research: Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Study finds snacking on almonds boosts gut health
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): Eating a handful of almonds a day significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health, according to a recent study.
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Almonds are good for gut health: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): According to a study, a handful of almonds every day greatly improves butyrate synthesis, a short-chain fatty acid that benefits gut health.
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Gut bacteria may contribute to HIV infection susceptibility: Study
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks 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 finds gut microbes consume plant sugars as food
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Birmingham [UK], September 25 (ANI): The bacteria in our stomach are fed by a carbohydrate that is frequently found bound to plant proteins, according to researchers.
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Microbes in gut consume plant sugars as food
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Birmingham [UK], September 22 (ANI): According to new research, the bacteria in our stomach are fed by a carbohydrate that is frequently found bound to plant proteins.
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