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The researchers looked at Akkermansia muciniphila, one of the most abundant gut microbes.
The probiotic industry is worth US$112 billion. But if you knew what was actually inside that capsule, would you still buy it?
Bacteria are being used to target tumours, enhance chemotherapy and deliver cancer drugs. Here’s where the science is up to.
The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.
There is growing recognition of the importance of the oral microbiome on our health.
Fine-tuning our oral microbiomes might be the key to fighting dementia.
An analysis of 12,000 stool samples from people in 45 countries throws up some interesting findings about how to keep E coli in the gut in check.
Increasing clinical evidence links changes in the composition of the gut microbiome to the development of various skin diseases such as eczema.
Respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, and lung cancer have all been linked to an imbalanced gut microbiome.
The gut microbiome and immune system work closely together. However, as people age, the composition and balance of microorganisms in the gut changes, with fewer beneficial bacteria.
Fermented foods, such as yoghurt and kefir, are great sources of this immune-boosting microbe.
The organisms living in your gut microbiome can influence your mental and physical health. Researchers have developed a way to better test for those biological effects.
Here’s why a healthy balance of microbes is important for astronauts when they travel to Mars and beyond.
Improve your gut microbiome health and you improve so many aspects of your overall health. Here’s how to do it.
Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.
If you try supplements, you still need to eat a healthy diet, exercise, reduce your stress, quit smoking and get enough sleep. Even then, they may still not be enough.
In the past two decades, technology has allowed scientists to learn so much more about the human body and its microbiomes. These discoveries may pave the way to new therapies.
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