Microbiome test may lead to personalized treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
By Katherine Shagoury A new, improved diagnostic classification technique enables stratification of pediatric patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with greater precision so they can receive optimal treatment, according to...
Read MoreLow-carbohydrate breakfast helps control blood glucose levels
By Katherine Shagoury A high-fat, low-carbohydrate breakfast can help those with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels throughout the day, according to a new study published in The American...
Read MoreFDA sugar label could improve health, reduce medical costs, Tufts study says
By Katherine Shagoury The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new mandatory added sugar label could be a cost-effective way to improve health while saving on healthcare costs, according to a...
Read MoreReplacing red meat with plant protein lowers risk for heart disease, Harvard study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study from Harvard T.H....
Read MoreOne in five deaths associated with poor diet, Lancet study says
By Katherine Shagoury Over 11 million deaths worldwide can be attributed to poor diet, according to a new study published by The Lancet. In 2017, one in five deaths were...
Read MoreAnti-inflammatory diet could reduce gingivitis
By Katherine Shagoury An anti-inflammatory diet could reduce gingivitis, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Thirty patients were randomly assigned to one of...
Read MoreLeaky gut linked to autoantibody production in HIV patients
By Katherine Shagoury Investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston found that autoantibody production in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients who have undergone antiretroviral therapy is linked...
Read MoreNAFLD patients’ microbes detect liver cirrhosis without invasive procedure
By Katherine Shagoury Practitioners can diagnose liver cirrhosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) without difficult or invasive tests, according to a new study from the University of...
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