Researchers discover key culprit behind Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common diagnosis for patients with dementia and the sixth leading cause of death for Americans.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 4
Transgenes found in the 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
JJ Shavit
- Aug 28
Alzheimer's disease is connected to gut health, study finds
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 24
Scientists discover key culprit behind Alzheimer's disease
Researchers report for the first time a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells
JJ Shavit
- Aug 16
Groundbreaking study on sugar's impact on obesity shows surprising results
The immune cells produce molecules that slow down the absorption of ‘bad’ lipids from the intestines decreasing intestinal inflammation
JJ Shavit
- Aug 14
Drinking a beer a day can improve your health and longevity, study finds
Beer is being spotlighted for its potential gut health benefits, with non-alcoholic varieties gaining significant traction amongst consumers
JJ Shavit
- Aug 14
Swiss Research Reveals Toxic Impact of Commercial Dishwashers on Gut Health
This seemingly inconspicuous ingredient can have ramifications on gastrointestinal health, sparking the onset of various chronic diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 9
The Unexpected Role of Walnuts in Promoting Heart Health
Walnuts have long been recognized as a healthy snack, packed with vitamins and nutrients.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 4
Gut microbes key to reversing cancer and type 2 diabetes, study finds
Even in diseases that don’t involve the microbiome, gut microflora provide an important point of access.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 25
Breakthrough findings link probiotics and gut microbiome to memory in aging populations
Aging is an inevitable process. As we grow older, it's not uncommon to experience a decline in memory and thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 20
Battery-free, biosensor set to revolutionize gut health
Battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 12
Researchers discover connection between the gut, brain and Alzheimer's disease
When there's an insufficiency of this specific protein, it results in a gradual shrinkage of neuronal cells and leads to their demise.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 9
Groundbreaking study unlocks the connection between autism and gut health
A groundbreaking new study promises to unlock the puzzling relationship between the human gut microbiome and autism.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 1
Researchers discovered the cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 29
Alzheimer's disease is genetically connected to gut health, study finds
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 24
Breakthrough technology probes the connections between the brain and gut
MIT engineers’ new technology can probe the neural circuits that influence hunger, mood, and a variety of diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 22
Breakthrough research provides early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Research has brought to light the possibility of using gut bacteria as a tool to identify people at higher risk of developing Alzheimers.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 6
Eating broccoli provides incredible gut health benefits
Broccoli contains certain molecules that protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 6
Gut microbes may hold the key to reversing cancer and type 2 diabetes
Within the human digestive system, countless bacteria and other microscopic organisms exist that can influence a range of chronic health
JJ Shavit
- Jun 5
Groundbreaking study uncovers sugar's effects on the gut and weight gain
The findings suggest that while diet plays a significant role in our health, an optimal microbiome is equally important for health.
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