microbiome

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3:11pm Sep 26, 2020

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In The Era Of Hygiene, 'Clean' Author Makes The Case For Showering Less

by Emily Vaughn

Your skin's microbiome could use a break from soap and cosmetics, Dr. James Hamblin says. He ditched bathing for five years to harness the power of "good" microbes.
3:54pm Nov 06, 2019

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Research Shows Link Between Microbiome And Childhood Obesity

by Bethany Chafin

Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Health are mapping the correlation between childhood obesity and gut bacteria.
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2:12pm Jun 24, 2019

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Elite Runners' Gut Microbe Makes Mice More Athletic — Could It Help The Rest Of Us?

by Jonathan Lambert

Researchers identified a strain of bacteria that flourishes in the guts of athletes after exercise. When transferred to mice, it gave a big boost in endurance. Could runners' probiotics be on the way?
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11:57am Mar 08, 2019

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A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses

by Rob Stein

Researchers think genetically engineered versions of microbes that can live in humans could help treat some rare genetic disorders and perhaps help with Type 1 diabetes, cirrhosis and cancer.

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11:23am Feb 24, 2019

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'Cultured': A Look At How Foods Can Help The Microbes Inside Us Thrive

by Jonathan Lambert

The foods we put in our bodies affect the kinds of bacteria that live and flourish there. A new book explores this collaboration — and the cultures whose dishes maximize the relationship.
Science Source

5:00pm Nov 21, 2018

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Probiotics Found To Be Ineffective For Easing Symptoms Of Kids' Stomach Bugs

by Rob Stein

Giving probiotics to children with gastroenteritis didn't help reduce diarrhea and vomiting, according to the findings of two clinical trials designed to test the popular products.
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2:16pm Nov 12, 2018

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Counting The Bugs And Bacteria, You're 'Never Home Alone' (And That's OK)

by Terry Gross

Ecologist Rob Dunn's new book describes the tiny life forms, helpful and risky, that live in different parts of the home, including on floors and in water faucets, basements and heating systems.

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5:14pm Nov 01, 2018

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Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds)

by Maanvi Singh

Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change associated with more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn't explain everything.
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9:58am Oct 30, 2018

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Doctors Test Bacterial Smear After Cesarean Sections To Bolster Babies' Microbiomes

by Rob Stein

After a C-section, does swabbing a baby with the mother's microbes reduce the risk of obesity and other health problems later in life? An ambitious study to help answer the question is underway.

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10:46am Oct 08, 2018

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Study: Diet May Impact Breast Health

by Bethany Chafin

A new study out of Wake Forest School of Medicine indicates that diet could be an important factor in avoiding breast cancer.
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10:33am Aug 06, 2018

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Diet Hit A Snag? Your Gut Bacteria May Be Partly To Blame

by Allison Aubrey

Scientists are learning more about how our gut microbes may influence dieting. A small new study finds successful dieters have a different mix of bacteria than less-successful dieters.

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5:35am Apr 30, 2018

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Probiotics For Babies And Kids? New Research Explores Good Bacteria

by Allison Aubrey

Sales of probiotics are soaring. While some studies on this beneficial bacteria show it can treat specific health issues in children, scientists are exploring how it may help gut health more broadly.

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