“…researchers found that adding back a type of beneficial bacteria that normally grows in the gut can help end this cycle, suggesting a new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.”
Month: March 2017
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people
“In the study, healthy people aged 65-77 who drank concentrated blueberry juice every day showed improvements in cognitive function, blood flow to the brain and activation of the brain while […]
Sulforaphane, a phytochemical in broccoli sprouts, ameliorates obesity
“The researchers found that the mice fed with sulforaphane exhibited the weight gain rate 15% lower than that of the mice fed without sulforaphane, 20% visceral fat reduction, and reduction […]
The Toxins That Threaten Our Brains
Leading scientists recently identified a dozen chemicals as being responsible for widespread behavioral and cognitive problems.
Study shows link between microbiome in the gut and Parkinson’s
“Our study showed major disruption of the normal microbiome ¬— the organisms in the gut—in individuals with Parkinson’s,” said Haydeh Payami, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurology, in the […]
Biologists control gut inflammation by altering resident bacteria
“The fact that we could alleviate inflammation by adding back a single key bacterial strain, suggests that it could be useful as a probiotic for inflammatory diseases,” said Rolig, who, […]
Researchers see promise in light therapy to treat chronic pain
“Early studies show that green light is increasing the levels of circulating endogenous opioids, which may explain the pain-relieving effects. Whether this will be observed in humans is not yet […]