Chronic inflammation in multiple sclerosis could finally be defeated
UVA Health neuroscientists have discovered a potential way to disrupt the chronic inflammation responsible for multiple sclerosis.
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Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Dishwashers are very bad for gut health, study finds
A defect in the gut barrier is associated with conditions such as food allergies, gastritis, diabetes, obesity, cirrhosis of the liver.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Researchers discover major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11
Sugar substitutes can affect the human body in unexpected ways
The researchers found that two weeks of consuming all four sweeteners altered the composition and function of the microbiome in the gut.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 6
Cancer and Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by transgenes in the gut
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 5
Novel study on sugar's impact on the gut and obesity shows surprising results
New study found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease and weight gain.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 21
The incredible benefits of fiber to human health and wellbeing
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 19
Alzheimer's disease is genetically connected to gut health, new research finds
A world-first ECU study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16
This pill-shaped ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
This battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system is designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 14
Dishwashers are very bad for your gut health, study finds
A typical cycle in a commercial dishwasher involves circulating hot water and detergent for around 60 seconds at high pressure.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 11
Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in surprising ways
Non-nutritive sweeteners aka artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without all the calories.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 6
Transgenes in the gut found to reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 5
Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, the gut and obesity
Study found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease and pre-diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 19
Alzheimer's disease is genetically connected to gut health
A world-first Edith Cowan University study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to new treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 14
Dishwashers can be very bad for your gut health, research finds
Residue from rinse agents in dishwashers damage the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12
Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
Many laboratories, including our own, have detected different forms of LPS within neurons of the Alzheimer’s disease-affected human brain.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 7
One beer a day can improve your health and longevity
Studies have shown that when more types of bacteria are present, people tend to have a lower chance of developing chronic diseases.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 6
Transgenes in the human gut can reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 5
Breakthrough study reveals the connection between sugar, obesity and gut health
[Jan. 5, 2023: Yoshinaga Kawano, Columbia University Irving Medical Center] Dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain...
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 5
Gut bacteria can both cause and prevent Type 2 diabetes
One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease.
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