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Healthy gut microbiome helps to improve cancer treatment: Study
The microbiome, the set of microorganisms that live in the intestines, can be altered throug…
ANI
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The microbiome has been called the forgotten organ - and it could hold the 'next paradigm shift in science and medicine'
C. difficile infections can occur after a patient's used antibiotics to fight off another infection…
Lydia Ramsey
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The FBI reportedly just raided microbiome-testing startup uBiome as part of an investigation into improper billing
UBiome sells doctor-ordered tests including SmartJane, its test that looks at the vaginal microbiom…
Lydia Ramsey
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A weak gut microbiome may be linked to more severe COVID-19
Some COVID-19 patients had less helpful bacteria and an increase in harmful ones, suggesting a poss…
Andrea Michelson,Gabby Landsv…
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A healthy tummy is key for travelling through space finds new study
Gut microbes have immense benefit and now, new research reports that promoting a healthy gut microb…
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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods
Gut health is a buzzy topic right now, and for good reason. Experts break down why it's important t…
Kim Schewitz
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Microbiome-testing company uBiome has placed its founders on leave following an FBI raid
UBiome sells doctor-ordered tests including SmartJane, its test that looks at the vaginal microbiom…
Lydia Ramsey
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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.
In his latest book Dr. Max Nieuwdorp, an endocrinologist and researcher, highlights yet another ben…
Kim Schewitz
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Stanford graduates develop at-home vaginal microbiome test for women with recurring infections and even infertility
Evvy, the first at-home vaginal microbiome test using metagenomic sequencing, reveals imbalances th…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A plant-based diet lowers your risks of diabetes and heart disease by boosting healthy gut bacteria, study finds
Researchers at Harvard and King's College London found links between certain diets, types of bacter…
Gabby Landsverk
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I tried a test that let me peek inside my microbiome, the 'forgotten organ' that scientists say is the future of medicine - and what I learned shocked me
If you've ever taken a probiotic, eaten yogurt, or added pickles to your sandwich, you've taken a s…
Erin Brodwin
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Investors just bet $2.4 billion that your gut is the next frontier for the hottest part of healthcare
In contrast to previous microbiome startups, Vivante and DayTwo market their tools narrowly to peop…
Erin Brodwin
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Gut bacteria may affect how cancer patients respond to immunotherapy, study finds
Researchers found certain gut bacteria signatures were associated with better and worse responses t…
Andrea Michelson
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A startup that's helping us better understand the microbes that live in and on each of us is now going to start developing drugs based on those bugs
uBiome isn't the only testing company that's moved into drug development. Consumer genetics company…
Lydia Ramsey
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These 9 startups are betting that your gut is healthcare's next frontier, with millions in backing from investors like Marc Benioff and Vinod Khosla
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Erin Brodwin
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30 mind-blowing facts about the microbes that live inside of you
These organisms have evolved with humans for hundreds of thousands of years, and as we probe deeper…
Julia Calderone
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A nutrition expert said probiotics can be helpful, but not everyone needs them
Taking probiotic supplements can help boost microbiome health, but not everyone needs them. Your gu…
Kate Hull
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The bacteria in your belly can determine what diet will work best for you
For those with a less diverse microbiome, the diet had a positive impact on their metabolic health …
Lydia Ramsey
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Why nuts are so good for your health, even though each handful contains hundreds of calories
Dr. Robert Lustig says that we should stop thinking about calories and focus on liver and gut healt…