UPDATE 06/13/2024 8:45AM: NASA announced it has postponed its June 13 spacewalk, citing a “spacesuit discomfort issue.” A rescheduled time has not yet been provided. NASA is inviting audiences to watch live as astronauts gather for microbial life clinging to the International Space Station. On June 13 at 8AM EST, Tracy C. Dyson and Matt […]
Do kombucha’s health benefits extend to blood sugar control? If so, it could be a good daily drink for Type 2 diabetes patients.
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%%excerpt%% A recent clinical study shows that a natural molecule, Urolithin A, created by the gut after consuming foods such as pomegranates that renews and repairs our cellular powerhouses, mitochondria, can significantly improve muscle endurance in older people.
“Vulture bees” in Costa Rica have traded sugar-loving gut bacteria for partners that can survive their acidic stomachs.
Researchers looked at stool samples from about 250 kids, and found no link between an autism diagnosis and the composition of the microbiome.
Researchers successfully analyzed bacteria in an ancient poop sample, showing what humans in Europe at as long as 2,700 years ago.
By increasing your daily fiber intake through fresh fruits, whole grains, and more, you can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
