IBD: How Antibiotics Increase Your Risk
Antibiotic drugs can break down one of the protective layers of the intestine. Taking this type of treatment could therefore ...
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We probably inherit part of the intestinal microbiota from our ancestors
The composition of our intestinal microbiota comes partly from our parents. THE ESSENTIAL To be healthy, it is essential that ...
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The secret to a healthy gut
Fermented foods, such as yogurt, kombucha, and kimchi, are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and for good reason. Packed with ...
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Cholesterol: the ketogenic diet increases the level
People on a ketogenic diet had higher levels of "bad cholesterol" and reduced levels of certain gut bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Parkinson’s: a protein from the intestinal microbiota can protect against the disease
Targeting the GUCY2C protein in the gut could prevent Parkinson's disease by protecting the brain from damage caused by toxins, ...
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Auto-brewery syndrome: a woman intoxicated by alcohol without having consumed any
In Canada, a woman in her 50s suffered from auto-brewery syndrome, a rare phenomenon that doctors in Toronto explained in ...
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Your Gut Health May Dictate Your Sensitivity to Fairness
Taking pro- and prebiotics could make people more sensitive to fairness. THE ESSENTIAL A recent study found that taking pro- ...
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Cranberry Extracts Can Improve Gut Health in 4 Days
According to a new study, eating cranberries is good for gut health because it increases good bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL According ...
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Intestine, mouth: new infectious agents discovered in the human body
Scientists have discovered a new type of living organism, called an "obelisk", in the microbiome of the mouth and intestines. ...
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Colorectal cancer: a vaccine within two years?
British researchers are testing the effectiveness of a vaccine against colorectal cancer. If the results are positive, the product could ...
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His stomach aches were actually caused by a fetus lodged between his intestines
While examining a woman suffering from severe stomach pain, doctors at a Reunion hospital discovered that she was 23 weeks ...
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These signs that you have an intestinal parasite
Here are the signs that you have an intestinal parasite. THE ESSENTIAL Intestinal parasitoses are diseases caused by parasites present ...
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Brie, Munster: these cheeses have anti-inflammatory potential for the intestine
Two yeasts commonly used in the food industry and notably present in Brie and Munster have an anti-inflammatory effect on ...
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Red meat: is its consumption linked to inflammation?
Eating red meat, even processed meat, does not increase the risk of intestinal inflammation, according to a new study. THE ...
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Infant eczema: the intestinal microbiota involved
Many allergies in children, such as eczema, may be the result of unwanted changes in intestinal bacterial contents. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Intestine: we know the 5 best foods for the microbiota
© Shutterstock / MaraZe© Shutterstock / RESTOCK images© Shutterstock / Melica© Shutterstock / iMarzi© Shutterstock / Brent HofackerTHE gut microbiota ...
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Crohn’s disease: towards new treatments based on probiotics
Probiotics hold hope for new, side-effect-free treatments for Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease THE ESSENTIAL Probiotics represent a hope ...
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Depression: probiotics considered as complementary treatment
Probiotics could complement antidepressants given to people with major depressive disorder. THE ESSENTIAL Probiotic supplementation may enhance the effectiveness of ...
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A link between IBD and stroke risk
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke. THE ESSENTIAL A study shows that patients ...
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‘Rejuvenate’ the intestines to slow aging
According to a new study, "rejuvenating" the intestines by delaying cellular aging would make it possible to stay young longer. ...
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Sleep: your gut is responsible for the quality of your nights
Having a deep or light sleep is partly due to a protein called CCHa1, synthesized in the intestines and whose ...
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What is a laparotomy, the intervention that Pope Francis will undergo?
Pope Francis must undergo an emergency laparotomy today because he suffers from a risk of intestinal obstruction. Find out the ...
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A sweetener deteriorates the impermeability of the intestinal wall
Sucralose, a sweetener, degrades DNA and causes intestinal permeability. THE ESSENTIAL Sucralose is a sweetener: it gives food a sweet ...
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Centenarians: the viruses present in their intestines could help them live a long time
Adults living to at least 100 years old would have a greater diversity of bacteria and viruses in their intestines, ...
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Microbiota: the intestinal balance changes during the day and the seasons
The bacteria present in the intestines vary considerably from morning to evening and from summer to winter. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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Babies: more than 10,000 viruses identified in dirty diapers
A total of 232 previously unknown viral families have been detected in the intestines of infants. THE ESSENTIAL The presence ...
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Broccoli protects the intestines and wards off diseases
According to a new study, broccoli contains molecules that protect the intestinal lining and reduce disease. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have ...
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ADHD: A new study suggests that gut microbes play a role
The composition of the intestinal microbiota could have an impact on the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. ...
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Hirschsprung’s disease: what does YouTuber Carlito’s baby suffer from?
YouTuber Carlito has announced that his child, born earlier this year, has Hirschsprung's disease, a dysfunction of the muscles of ...
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Sport: 30 minutes a day is enough to improve the “richness and diversity” of the microbiota
150 minutes of sport per week keeps the gut microbiota healthy, according to a new Canadian study. THE ESSENTIAL Physical ...
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