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·September 7, 2018·6 min read

Human Gut Study Questions Probiotic Health Benefits

According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Gestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal Depression

A new study reveals 16% of new mothers who suffered gestational diabetes while pregnant developed postnatal depression symptoms following birth. Only 9% of women who didn't suffer GDM went on to develop PND. Researchers say gestational diabetes could be used as a biomarker for assessing PND risk following birth.

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·August 29, 2018·4 min read

Russian Trolls and Bots Influence Vaccine Discussion on Twitter

Researchers report Russian trolls and bots are significantly involved in promoting discord and spreading false information about vaccines on Twitter. The study reports these accounts shared anti-vaccination messages 75% more than average Twitter users.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Heart-Brain Connection Could Be Predictive Biomarker for Epilepsy

A new study report heartbeat irregularities connected with abnormalities in brain activity may be a biomarker for epilepsy in those who have suffered brain injury or infection.

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·August 27, 2018·4 min read

Happy Older People Live Longer

Researchers report happiness may be key to longevity. A new study reveals increased happiness in old age is directly proportional with a reduction in mortality.

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·August 23, 2018·4 min read

Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics

Researchers have developed a probiotic 'cocktail' from gut bacteria found in infant feces. They say the 'cocktail' could help to increase the body's ability to produce short chain fatty acids. The probiotic could be used to help those suffering from cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, diabetes and other disorders which limit the ability of the body to produce SCFAs naturally.

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·August 10, 2018·3 min read

You’re Only as Old as You Think and Do

Researchers report feeling more in control of your life and increasing physical activity is key to better health, cognition and longevity as we age.

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·July 6, 2018·5 min read

It’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For You

A new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.

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·July 1, 2018·3 min read

The Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105

Researchers report death rates slow after the age of 105. The study reveals there appears to be no fixed limit to the human life span yet in sight.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.

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·June 10, 2018·4 min read

AI is Acquiring a Sense of Smell that Can Detect Illnesses in Human Breath

Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of smelling human breath and identifying a range of illness revealing substances we may inhale.