“dietary L. reuteri or other probiotic supplementation may provide a viable natural approach to prevention of male hypogonadism, absent the controversy and side-effects of traditional therapies, and yield practical options […]
Month: December 2016
Role of the Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer
“In this review, the authors assess new evidence linking the community structure or specific bacterial factors of the intestinal microbiota to CRC development and progression, with insights into therapeutic implications. […]
How the microbiome may affect mental illness and interact with treatment
“the diversity of microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal system were measured while rats were subjected to chronic stress over a 7-week period. Not only did the number of microorganisms decrease […]
Weight loss is associated with improvements in cognitive function among overweight and obese people
“intentional weight loss in obese/overweight people is associated with improvements in performance across various cognitive domains.”
ayahuasca brew stimulates generation of human neural cells
“Our results demonstrate that harmine is able to generate new human neural cells, similarly to the effects of classical antidepressant drugs, which frequently are followed by diverse side effects.”
Rhythm of breathing affects memory and fear
“Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judgments and memory recall.”
Low Social Status May Weaken Immune System in Monkeys
“In a study of 45 female monkeys, researchers observed that changes in social status affected genes that associated with stress and inflammation. The lower a monkey’s social status, the more […]
Gut microbe movements regulate host circadian rhythms
“Circadian rhythms are a way of adapting to changes in light and dark, metabolic changes, and the timing of when we eat,” says Segal. “Other studies have shown the importance […]
Reviews Of Medical Studies May Be Tainted By Funders’ Influence
” ‘They can get the results or at least the interpretation that fits their needs. So you have the most powerful and most prestigious design in current medical evidence, and […]
Gut microbes promote motor deficits in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease
“‘We have discovered for the first time a biological link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s disease. More generally, this research reveals that a neurodegenerative disease may have its origins […]