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Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes Linked to Three Deaths
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – A strain of listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a restaurant in Washington state has been linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths. The milkshakes were sold at...
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – A strain of listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a restaurant in Washington state has been linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths. The milkshakes were sold at...
Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome. Now, initial results of a...
Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused 'Stomach Paralysis'
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the risk for severe stomach...
Researchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – You’ve likely heard that "you are what you eat,” but a new study suggests what you eat also has something to do with who you are — genetically speaking. Researchers have ident...
Probiotics Are Good for More Than Your Gut
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – Many people turn to probiotics for their digestive woes, but a preliminary study suggests that what's good for gut may also be good for the aging brain. The study involved...
How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new...
Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers found that...
Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Play a Part in How Clogged Your Arteries Are?
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – Your gut bacteria could affect your risk for the fatty deposits in heart arteries – and future heart attacks, researchers say. A new study finds a link between the levels of...
What's in the Water? Maybe Germs That Could Harm You
TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 – Under the surface of your favorite swimming pool, beach and lakes, hazards too small to be seen by the naked eye may await. And these bacteria, viruses and parasites can turn...
GI Disease Is Most Common Diagnosis for Nonmigrant U.S. Travelers
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 – Of U.S. travelers with confirmed or probable travel-related diagnoses, the majority are nonmigrant travelers, who most often receive a gastrointestinal disease diagnosis,...
Certain Microbiome Germs Might Trigger Lupus Flare-Ups
TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 – Flare-ups of the autoimmune condition lupus may be caused by growth of a particular gut bacteria, researchers say. This knowledge could potentially lead to new and more...
What Is Gastritis and How Is It Treated?
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 – You're feeling bloated, nauseous and in pain. What is wrong? It may be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can come on suddenly or gradually. It can also...
Gut Microbial Taxonomic Profiles Differ With, Without Preclinical Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 – Gut microbial taxonomic profiles are distinct for individuals with and without preclinical Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published in the June 14 issue of...
'Vaginal Seeding' Could Give Health Boost to Babies Born Via C-Section
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 – Vaginal "seeding" may be a safe way to transfer mom's beneficial bacteria to C-section babies – and it might help them hit some early milestones a bit sooner, a small...
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