Mayo Clinic physician suggests fecal transplants as non-pharmaceutical for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
By Katherine Shagoury Transplanting human donor fecal microbiota into the colon of a patient infected with Clostridiodes difficile (C. diff) may be the best treatment for cases where targeted antibiotics are not...
Read MorePeppermint oil potential treatment for esophagus disorders
By Katherine Shagoury Peppermint oil could improve symptoms, including difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain, in patients with esophagus disorders, according to a new study published in the journal Digestive...
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association recommends food system changes to improve health
By Katherine Shagoury The American Heart Association (AHA) says system-wide improvements are needed for the U.S. food system that are sustainable and could potentially make it easier for consumers to...
Read MoreTime-restricted feeding improves glucose tolerance in men at risk for type 2 diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury Restricting the time period during which patients can eat could control blood glucose levels in men at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new...
Read MoreNew WHO guidelines limit child screen time, sedentary activity
By Katherine Shagoury Children under five years old need to spend less time sitting and watching screens, get better quality sleep, and be more active to grow up healthy, according...
Read MoreWidely-used food ingredient could increase risk for diabetes, obesity
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, may increase the levels of several hormones associated with risk...
Read MoreStudy shows beneficial effects of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress
By Katherine Shagoury Acupuncture intervention shows promise as a complementary approach to improving both psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a natural disaster, according to...
Read MoreElderberries reduce flu symptoms, researchers find
By Katherine Shagoury Elderberry fruit can help the body fight influenza, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia, which was published in the...
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