Gut : Science World Report

Apr 29, 2017 05:40 AM EDT

Parkinson's Disease May Start In The Gut And Spread To The Brain, A New Study Reveals

Parkinson's disease may originate in the gut and not in the brain, according to a new study.

Apr 26, 2017 05:40 AM EDT

Chili Peppers, Marijuana Could Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes And Reduce Gut Inflammation

A compound in chili peppers and edible marijuana could reduce gut inflammation and reverse type 1 diabetes.

Dec 31, 2015 09:01 PM EST

'Auto-Brewery' Syndrome Helped This Woman Beat DUI Charges

Can anyone actually become drunk without drinking?

Nov 13, 2015 10:51 AM EST

3-D Printed Objects Kill Bacteria On Contact

Researchers have made a 3D printing substrate that kills bacteria on contact, according to a recent study.

Oct 30, 2015 07:29 PM EDT

Diet Low In Soluble Fiber Increases Risk Of Obesity

New findings published in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology show that though high-fat, high calorie food is likely to blame for increased risk of obesity and other related diseases--it may not just be from higher amounts of calories. Researchers believe that lo...

Oct 21, 2015 05:24 PM EDT

Antibiotics: Frequent Use During Childhood Linked To Weight Gain

Antibiotic use during childhood may increase the risk of weight gain later in life, according to recent findings published in the International Journal of Obesity.

Sep 11, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Gut Bacteria: Heart Health Influenced By Microbes

You know the saying that a "man's heart is through his stomach?" Well, there's some truth that, but unfortunately, we're not referring to romance in this case.

Aug 28, 2015 04:04 PM EDT

A Mutated Strain Of The Polio Virus Has Been In This Man's Gut For Decades

A 29-year-old British man made history. After receiving the polio vaccine as an infant, health officials discovered that it had somehow mutated to a virulent strain that had been living in his gut for over just about 30 years now.

Aug 18, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Vaginal Bacteria May Increase The Risk Of Preterm Birth

Certain types of microbial communities or microbiota may increase the risk of premature birth, according to researchers at Stanford University. A new study monitored the bacterial neighborhoods in different parts of a woman's reproductive tract, which can potentially determine the risk.

Jul 28, 2015 11:23 PM EDT

Depression And Microbiota: Intestinal Bacteria May Influence Mental Health

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal that intestinal microbiota may play a role in inducing anxiety and depression.

Jul 14, 2015 11:17 PM EDT

Better Gut Diversity May Improve Your Health, Study Reveals

Could a loss of dietary diversity be what's to blame for a rise in obesity?

Jun 23, 2015 01:02 PM EDT

Parkinson's Disease Starts In The Gut, New Study Suggests

Scientists are still learning about Parkinson's Disease (PD), a neurodegenerative health issue that affects movement. However, researchers at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital believe that the health issue may start in the gut. The findings are published in the journal Annals of Neuro...