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Colon Cancer on the Rise in Young People – Why?
Double the amount of young people under the age of 55 are diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared to a decade ago
Prevent Colon Cancer by Eating Beans!
Beans contain inulin, a prebiotic food that feeds “good” gut bacteria, and can prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer
The Gut Microbiome and Colon Cancer
Improving the microbial environment after the onset of cancer can stop cancer progression, and may even help to treat it
Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine
In this study from Washington University, people with pre-clinical Alzheimer’s were found to have higher populations of certain bacteria involved in breaking down the amino acids arginine and ornithine, and lower levels of those involved in protecting neurons. These changes in gut bacteria were present years before people developed cognitive
A new study in Nature Communications confirms that when it comes to weight loss, not all calories are created equal.
It’s all about what you’re feeding your gut microbes! Processed foods that are low in fiber and typical of a Western diet (think packaged chips, cereals, and sugary snacks) are rapidly absorbed in your upper GI tract – providing maximal calories for you, and minimal for your gut bacteria. Less
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases risk for GI cancers in post-menopausal women, according to data from Digestive Diseases Week.
40% of postmenopausal women in the U.S. take HRT. While previous studies have explored the association between HRT and reproductive cancers, this is the first study to look at long term HRT and the likelihood of developing GI cancer. The study analyzed medical records of over 11 million women who
Most side-effects of Ozempic are gut related
The most common side-effects of the weight-loss drug Ozempic are gut related. Here’s what you need to know. Ozempic, also known as Semaglutide, is a synthetic form of a human hormone called glucagon-like peptide one (GLP-1), that’s secreted in our gut and helps our body know when we’re full. The
Is constipation just based on number of BMs?
How do you know if you’re constipated? Is it just based on how many times a week you have a bowel movement? There are lots of different criteria for diagnosing constipation. Most are based on the number of stools you’re having—fewer than three per week being the standard textbook definition.
Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia
Regular laxative use may be a risk factor for dementia, according to a research study published in the journal Neurology. The study involved over half a million people and compared regular laxative users to those who used laxatives infrequently or not at all. Regular laxative users were 51 percent more
