Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that comprise the flora of an individual’s digestive tract. However, unlike potentially harmful organisms, these bacteria help promote healthy digestion and overall general health. Specifically, […]
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Colorectal cancer goes by many names, including “bowel cancer” and “colon cancer,” largely because it’s a general term used to describe any cancer that develops in the rectum and
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New research has linked the gut microbiome and aging, suggesting that maintaining a healthier gut can help you feel younger for longer. A study conducted at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological
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Tryptophan, a compound found in turkey, is often erroneously blamed for that sleepy feeling you get after eating a big Thanksgiving meal. It may surprise you to learn that
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Menopause is a natural occurrence in a woman’s life, and as such should not be considered an illness or adverse medical condition. Although it typically occurs when a woman
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Before researchers uncovered the complexities of the gut microbiome, people commonly believed that the gut’s only function was to carry and process food. However, separating nutrients from waste is
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