Microbes

A note for parents: It's important to rev up your kid's gut microbiome

While a new study establishes link between your child's behaviour and his gut microbiome, we tell you how improve his gut health.
Poor gut bacteria may be behind your child’s problem behaviour

The microbes that live in the gut may be behind your child's problem behavior, according to a new research.
4 every day habits that might be harming your gut health

Maintaining proper gut health is of prime importance for maintaining overall health of the body. Gut the centre of the immune system and thus, you need to be aware of habits that may sabotage it.
ISS infested with bacteria like gym on Earth: NASA

According to a study published in the open access journal Microbiome, the surface inside the International Space Station is littered with microbes.
Lupus can cause imbalances of bacteria in the gut

According to a new study conducted by scientists at NYU School of Medicine, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut.
Gut bacteria may protect against arsenic poisoning: Study

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that microbes in the human gut play an important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity.
This is how gut bacteria curb harmful effects of high BP

A new study published in the journal Circulation has revealed that beneficial gut microbes can produce a fatty acid called propionate from dietary fibre which can protect against the harmful consequences of high blood pressure.
Gut microbiome determines efficacy of anti-diabetes drugs, finds study

According to researchers, including one of Indian origin, bacteria that make up the gut microbiome might be responsible for the orally- administered drugs effectiveness for some people.
Breastfeeding provides good bacteria to babies, finds study

A diet without breast milk delivers different nutrients to the gut, this rapid turnover in the bacterial community is likely to be in response to the new food sources promoting the growth of a different community.
5 natural remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Stomach problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation and gastrointestinal disease can be treated with a few natural remedies. These don t have any adverse side effects.
Black tongue? Go au naturel to deal with it

Did you spot your black tongue while getting ready for work? Yes, it can be embarrassing while you are giving your important presentation. So, just relax, we tell you how to tackle it.
Viruses can alter human body's response to vaccines, pathogens

Turns out, viruses with slower impact tend to alter the human body's response to vaccines and pathogens alike.
Higher BMI in young adults may up CVD risk, says study

Being overweight caused enlargement of the left ventricle -- the heart's main pumping chamber.
E-cigarettes, tobacco tied to higher risk of oral cancer

Benjamin Chaffee and co-author Neal Benowitz, University of California, evaluated exposure to known carcinogens (a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue) according to recent use of different tobacco product types, alone or in combination.
This can be a promising alternative to antibiotics

Want to the get rid of the harmful bacteria, opt for this!
Tumour growth in liver can be controlled by gut microbiome

Gut and anti-tumour immune responses in the liver interlinked
New hope for liver cancer treatment

The study showed that bacteria found in the gut of mice affect the liver's anti-tumour immune function.
Gut microbiome highly accurate predictor of hospitalisations for cirrhosis patients

The gut microbiome is a collection of bacteria and other microbes in the gut.
Bacteria can tell if a woman at risk of premature birth: Study

Communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prematurely.
3 common myths about GERMS you should STOP believing in!

Myth: Using hot water works better than cold water to fight bacteria.