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.
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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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 2
Groundbreaking ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
This feat of technological integration could unlock new understanding of intestinal metabolite composition, impacting human health overall.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 19, 2022
Researchers identify the link between Alzheimers and gut health
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 14, 2022
Dishwashers can be very bad for your gut health, study finds
Residue from rinse agents is left behind on dishes after they are cleaned in dishwashers damages the natural protective layer in the gut.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 12, 2022
Scientists discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
Dietary-based approaches to balance the microorganisms in the microbiome may be an attractive means to modify the abundance of microbes.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 7, 2022
Drinking one beer a day can improve your health and longevity
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 6, 2022
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
- Dec 5, 2022
Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, obesity and your gut health
Dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 3, 2022
A self-powered ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 22, 2022
Researchers develop breakthrough treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases
A new study demonstrates just how much promise some well-equipped gut-friendly bacteria hold for improving treatments of IBD.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2022
Alzheimer's disease is genetically linked to gut health
Study has confirmed the link between Alzheimers and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 15, 2022
Good friendships can make for a healthier gut microbiome
Social connections are essential for good health and wellbeing in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 12, 2022
Researchers discover vital 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
- Nov 9, 2022
Tomatoes provide major gut health benefits, study finds
Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and positively altered gut bacteria.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 5, 2022
Transgenes 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.
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