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Experts say that gut bacteria could lead to radical new anti-aging treatment (Photo: Pixabay)

Microbiome in gut may up risk of PTSD, says study

PTSD is a serious psychiatric disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event.

30 Oct 2017 11:12 AM IST

More frequent use was associated with greater risk, with daily use linked to a more than quadrupling in risk compared with weekly use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prolonged antacid use may double stomach cancer risk: study

Long-term intake of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux conditions such as heartburn and ulcers may double the risk...

1 Nov 2017 5:25 PM IST

The study indicates that exposing the gut first to chlamydia is a novel avenue to explore in preventing the genital infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Potential therapy to prevent chlamydia identified

If the genital tract is the first to be infected, the resulting disease is harmful.

28 Jan 2018 5:04 PM IST

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 April 2018 5:13 PM IST

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Moss is the latest health trend

A new complex carbohydrate found in moss could possibly be exploited for health or other uses.

25 April 2018 11:30 AM IST

These mental health benefits were significantly reduced for cooked, canned, and processed fruits and vegetables. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 foods to beat depression

To safeguard mental health by preventing and curing inflammation of brain due to depression, nutrition is key, say...

25 July 2018 7:46 PM IST

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Genetic change in gut bacteria alters host metabolism

Imbalances in the bile acid pool are thought to contribute to diet-induced obesity.

18 July 2018 12:00 PM IST

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Can good bacteria keep gut healthy?

The findings have been published in the journal Immunity.

4 July 2018 1:48 PM IST

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Processes in gut help develop personalised obesity treatments

Here is what a new study found.

29 May 2018 8:06 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Finding link between gut and brain

The new research focuses on the influence of gut microbes on two types of cells that play a major role in the central...

17 May 2018 11:51 AM IST

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Certain types of bacteria could help babies' gut

Here is what a new study has found.

10 Jun 2018 2:04 PM IST

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Secret to fruit flies' longevity may lie in gut

The flies fed with the symbiotic lived up to 66 days old - 26 days more than the ones without the supplement.

3 Jun 2018 11:45 AM IST