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Harvard-trained gastroenterologist shares 10 easy morning habits for better gut health, smoother digestion, and lasting energy |

Harvard-trained gastroenterologist shares 10 easy morning habits for better gut health, smoother digestion, and lasting energy |

Gut health influences more than just digestion — it impacts immunity, metabolism, mood, and skin health. A well-balanced gut microbiome supports disease prevention, enhances nutrient absorption, and regulates inflammation, while an unhealthy one may cause bloating, constipation, inflammation, and fatigue.On August 8, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a board-certified gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS (India), Harvard, and Stanford, shared his “10 Best Morning …

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Do hot drinks really give you cancer? A gut expert explains

Do hot drinks really give you cancer? A gut expert explains

When you order a coffee, do you ask for it to be “extra hot”? Whether you enjoy tea, coffee or something else, hot drinks are a comforting and often highly personal ritual. The exact temperature to brew tea or serve coffee for the best flavour is hotly debated. But there may be something else you’re not considering: your health. Yes, …

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Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy and the 4 Ways to Restore It

Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy and the 4 Ways to Restore It

The trillions of microbes living in your gut are known as your gut microbiome, and they play a huge role in your well-being. Cleveland Clinic microbiome expert Gail Cresci describes these microbes as “little pets living inside your intestinal tract.” They help break down food, regulate inflammation, support immunity and even produce essential compounds like vitamins and hormones. Since gut health is …

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Bowel Cancer Symptoms: 5 warning signs of bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk, according to a gut expert |

Bowel Cancer Symptoms: 5 warning signs of bowel cancer and how to reduce the risk, according to a gut expert |

Bowel cancer is a significant global health concern, with cases and deaths projected to rise dramatically by 2040. Early detection is crucial, as highlighted by gut health expert Dr. Megan Rossi, who emphasizes recognizing key warning signs like unexplained weight loss, bloating, blood in stool, changes in bowel habits, and fatigue. Bowel cancer, aka colorectal cancer, is the second leading …

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Something Inside Your Gut Could Be Like a Natural Ozempic : ScienceAlert

Something Inside Your Gut Could Be Like a Natural Ozempic : ScienceAlert

Ozempic and drugs like it have done wonders for weight loss by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps control blood sugar and appetite. Now a new study shows how gut microbe byproducts could have the same effect. Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) in the gut are responsible for producing natural GLP-1, and recent research has suggested a reduced number …

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Little-Known Gut Nutrient Is Emerging Player in Cancer Fight

Little-Known Gut Nutrient Is Emerging Player in Cancer Fight

An under-the-radar micronutrient is having a moment. Queuosine — just call it “Q” — is a molecule that humans can only get from foods and gut bacteria. It’s has been known to microbiologists for decades, who know it plays a role in protein synthesis — as well as cancer growth, brain health, and inflammation. Yet, it hasn’t been clear how …

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Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment

Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …

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Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment : ScienceAlert

Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment : ScienceAlert

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …

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Scientists uncover hidden gut ‘sense’ that talks to your brain

Scientists uncover hidden gut ‘sense’ that talks to your brain

In a breakthrough that reimagines the way the gut and brain communicate, researchers have uncovered what they call a “neurobiotic sense,” a newly identified system that lets the brain respond in real time to signals from microbes living in our gut. The new research, led by Duke University School of Medicine neuroscientists Diego Bohórquez, PhD, and M. Maya Kaelberer, PhD, …

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