Science Update (22)

Science Update

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significantly different concentrations of certain bacteria in their stool compared to children without ASD.

Most gut bacteria are beneficial. They aid in digestion produce vitamins and protect us against harmful bacteria. When there are low levels of beneficial bacteria harmful bacteria can disrupt the microbial balance and excrete dangerous metabolites that can affect the gut as well as rest of the body.

May 22, 2014 Read →

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Glucosamine promotes longevity by mimicking a low carbohydrate diet.

Glucosamine has been a popular supplement for many decades. It is generally used to help with arthritis and to prevent joint degeneration. Glucosamine is also known to delay cancer growth.

May 14, 2014 Read →

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The concussion rate in high-school athletes has more than doubled in a seven-year period.

Concussion rate in high-school athletes has more than doubled over the past seven years and researchers suspect this upward movement reflects increased awareness.

May 07, 2014 Read →

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Novel approach provides a marker for distinguishing different types of bowel disease.

  A unique approach for distinguishing different types of bowel disease using the stool sample of patients has been created by researchers in the UK. It wo

Apr 30, 2014 Read →

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The bacterial gut biome may guide colon cancer progression.

"""Colorectal cancer develops in what is probably the most complex environment in the human body a place where human cells cohabitate with a colony of approximately 10 trillion bacteria most of which are unknown.""  (Wistar Institute 2014)

Apr 21, 2014 Read →