Gut Bacteria Byproduct Shows Promise in Fighting Cancer
Scientists are discovering that a substance called lithocholic acid (LCA), which is made by bacteria in your gut, might help fight cancer. This review examines …
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New Probiotic Strain Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists created a new type of helpful gut bacteria by letting it evolve naturally inside mice's stomachs, similar to how animals adapt to their environment …
Read MoreHow Elite Boxers' Bodies Handle Rapid Weight Loss Better
Researchers studied how the bodies of elite boxers handle rapid weight loss compared to less experienced boxers. They looked at special chemicals called bile …
Read MoreA Fatty Acid in Coconut Oil May Help Protect Your Liver
Researchers discovered that lauric acid, a natural fat found in coconut oil, might help protect the liver from damage and inflammation. In this early-stage …
Read MoreWhy People with Down Syndrome May Need Different Liver Care
Scientists discovered that people with Down syndrome have different liver function compared to others, which affects how their bodies process fats and other …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Prevent Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called silymarin (found in milk thistle plants) may help prevent gallstones by changing the bacteria in your …
Read MoreA Gut Chemical May Help Control Water Balance in Your Colon
Scientists discovered that a natural substance in your gut called lithocholic acid (LCA) may help control how much water and salt your colon releases. This …
Read MoreAncient Herb May Help Your Body Burn More Fat
Researchers discovered that a polysaccharide (a type of carbohydrate) from Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, may help reduce …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered how omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) might help people with fatty liver disease. The study found that omega-3s work …
Read MoreA Plant Sugar May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural plant sugar called stachyose might help prevent fatty liver disease by changing how your gut bacteria work. In a study …
Read MoreHeart Surgery Patients: Two Hidden Problems That Make Each Other Worse
Children who have a special heart surgery called the Fontan procedure often develop two health problems that seem to make each other worse. Their bodies build …
Read MoreHow Much Dairy You Eat Changes Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how eating different amounts of dairy affects the tiny bacteria living in your gut and the chemicals they produce. They had 10 adults at …
Read MoreBile Acids and Blood Sugar: What Your Gut Tells Your Pancreas
Researchers studied over 1,000 older adults in Italy to understand how bile acids—substances your body makes to digest fat—affect how well your body handles …
Read MoreGut Bacteria and Gallstones: What Your Microbiome Reveals
Researchers discovered that the bacteria living in your gut and the chemicals they produce may play a major role in whether you develop gallstones. By studying …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Digestive Chemicals Change When You Lose Weight
When people eat fewer calories to lose weight, their bodies make different amounts of special chemicals called bile acids that help with digestion. In this …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Link Diabetes and Liver Disease
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a major role in connecting type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. These two conditions …
Read MoreSpecial Eggs May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers tested whether eggs with lower cholesterol could help prevent heart disease in mice. They found that mice eating low-cholesterol egg yolks had …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that as babies grow and start eating solid food, their gut bacteria change in important ways that help their pancreas develop properly. …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Mothers Lay Better Eggs
Researchers studied whether adding bile acids (natural compounds made in the liver) to chicken feed could help breeding hens produce better eggs and healthier …
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