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The ‘Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

The ‘Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

Microbiologists are hoping to use gut bacteria to find treatments for disorders of the brain and nervous system. Russian startup company Holobiome wishes to use the growing evidence linking gut bacteria to conditions ranging from autism to anxiety to lead them toward advancements in treatments. (1) Psychobiome Studies Target Many Conditions In addition to depression…

How Many Times Can You Use a Towel Before Washing It?
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How Many Times Can You Use a Towel Before Washing It?

How many times do you use a towel before you wash it? Once or twice? Maybe all week? Or do you wait until it starts to STINK? Well, according to an expert, there is a magic number before that towel starts getting really, really grimy, and that number is……………………………..THREE! According to the research, you should…

Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?
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Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?

It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re feeding your family these days. There are confusing food-labeling terms that are often mere marketing ploys rather than helpful tools. While labels like ‘reduced fat,’ ‘low calorie,’ and ‘low sugar’ may sound enticing, it oftentimes doesn’t mean the food is any healthier. Let’s take a look…

New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents
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New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents

A new study is finding that an alarming number of young adults are winding up in the emergency room across the nation. And, this time, it’s not from e-cigarettes, it’s from e-scooters. These scooters have become quite popular over the last few years and, unfortunately, that means so have trips to the ER. One study…

Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests
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Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests

A new study has found a like between antibiotics prescribed to babies and allergies developed down the road. Researchers suspect the antibiotics may be having a negative effect on the microbiome, which is significant for a tiny human who has barely begun to grow. What we call the ‘microbiome’ are the millions of microorganisms that…