Space travel subjects astronauts to a harsh environment. Microgravity, cosmic radiation, confinement, and other challenges lead to many health risks. Disorders may include reduced immunity, increased infections of the genitourinary tract, reactivation of viruses, bacterial resistance, cardiovascular issues, cancers, cognitive decline, bone loss, muscle atrophy, and mental health concerns. Dysbiotic changes in the gut, nose, […]
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Probiotics May Lessen Adverse Effects of Bowel Prep in Colonoscopy
The widespread adoption of colonoscopy screenings has led to rapid decreases in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in the last 20 years. Early detection and prevention with colonoscopies are more effective than other tests such as sigmoidoscopy, guaiac-based fecal occult blood testing, and fecal immunochemical tests. Nevertheless, CRC is still the second leading cause of cancer […]
July 2023
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Pro-Biotics, Gut Microbiome and Nutrient Absorption
By Satya S. Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDN, Vice President, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, Medifast Inc. Nutrient Intake and Bioaccessibility/Bioavailability “We are what we eat.” Our bodies transform and are transformed by the components in the food, beverages and dietary supplements we consume. As the field of pre-, pro-, syn-, post-biotics and gut microbiome continues to advance, […]
HPA (China) News – July 2023
Age-related Macular Degeneration & the Gut Microbiome
About 200 million people worldwide are afflicted by age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. As populations skew older, numbers are predicted to grow. Although treatments do exist for this complex disease, some patients show poor response. Researchers are now exploring the involvement of the intestinal microbiome in AMD, potentially offering a new […]