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gut microbiome

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii bacteria, illustration - Image ID: W0YJBD (RF)

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Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to lower levels of some gut bacteria

People with chronic fatigue syndrome have less of a kind of gut bacteria that produces inflammation-fighting molecules, suggesting a possible target for new treatments

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People who live together may eat similar food, which could contribute to a similar environment in the mouth that encourages the same bacterial strains

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You share a third of your oral bacteria with other people in your home

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Your gut bacteria may influence how motivated you are to exercise

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How postbiotics could boost your health and even help reverse ageing

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How postbiotics could boost your health and even help reverse ageing

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We now know why some poos float and others sink

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The bacterium Escherichia coli

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Probiotic coated in nanoparticles may ease inflammatory bowel disease

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The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system

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The app Nerva may ease irritable bowel syndrome symptoms

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Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks

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Gut bacteria may reduce harmful effects of nicotine on the liver

Smokers with a certain bacterium in their gut that breaks down nicotine have less severe liver disease, and tests in mice suggest this microbe can prevent liver damage

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Gut pain may help to maintain a healthy microbiome in mice

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Your gut microbes may influence how ill you get with malaria

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Rheumatoid arthritis could be treated by eating probiotic bacteria

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AI that recommends diets based on the microbiome relieves constipation

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