Towards a More Detailed Understanding of How the Immune System Gardens the Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome consists of a broad range of microbial populations locked into in a constant, dynamic state of competitive population growth and decline. The balance of benign versus harmful microbial species is important to health and the progression of aging. Benign species produce useful metabolites, while harmful microbes provoke systemic chronic inflammation, an important contribution to many of the dysfunctions of aging and age-related disease. There is a bidirectional relationship between the immune system and the gut microbiome. The immune system gardens the microbiome by destroying selected cells, particularly ...
Source: Fight Aging! - October 20, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Stolen Recipes
About a month ago, I did something I never envisioned I might do. I was in CVS waiting for the pharmacist to give me a flu shot, and while I was waiting, I browsed the magazine rack. I looked at one which was entirely recipes. There was a recipe which kind of caught my eye: it was for " Loaded Cauliflower Soup " . I would have bought the entire magazine, but then I looked at the price: a stunning $12.99...for a MAGAZINE with a flimsy cover (not even a real book).So I opened said magazine and snapped a photograph of the recipe on my phone instead. I suppose one could call that theft, except that I did not remove the magazin...
Source: Scott's Web Log - October 17, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Low-Carb food recipes Source Type: blogs
A Jekyll And Hyde Emotion? Research On Anger, Digested
This study provided evidence of “the important role of anger in the psychological process underlying moral courage,” the team wrote. Of course, a person’s individual moral framework is crucial here, though. If the sight of women venturing outdoors alone or going to work, say, deeply offends you, then your resulting outrage will likely propel you to action, too.
Expressing anger can also make you seem more authentic and sincere. At least, this was suggested by a 2021 study of Kickstarter pitch videos. Entrepreneurs are often encouraged to be only positive about their ventures, commented the researchers. But they fo...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - October 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Anger Source Type: blogs
Surprising Infant Formula Ingredients
Added sugar is one of the biggest problems not only in kids’ diets but in the American diet overall. Added sugar is fueling the childhood obesity epidemic. But our childhood obesity problems start well before school age. In fact, it starts before most babies are even walking. By 9 months old, 30% of American babies are overweight — not just chubby, but they have too many fat cells and sugar in infant formula is one of the reasons.
What is sugar even doing in infant formula? Great question.
The sugars naturally found in foods can be beneficial. It may surprise you to find that one of the places sugars are f...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Cheryl Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Formula Infant & Baby Feeding Source Type: blogs
Could a Spoonful of Sugar Be a Medicine?
Glycans glow red, yellow, and green in this image of a zebrafish embryo’s jaw. Credit: Carolyn Bertozzi, University of California, Berkeley.
Large sugar molecules called glycans coat every cell in our bodies. They can also be found inside and between cells, and they are important for many biological processes, including how our cells interact with one another and with pathogens. For example, glycans on red blood cells determine blood type, and those on the cells of organs determine whether a person can receive a transplant from a particular donor. Scientists have only begun to explore sugars’ complexities and po...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 29, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Glycobiology Research Roundup Source Type: blogs
Science Snippet: Brush Up on Biofilms
A biofilm is a highly organized community of microorganisms that develops naturally on certain surfaces. Typically, biofilms are made up of microbes and an extracellular matrix that they produce. This matrix can include polysaccharides (chains of sugars), proteins, lipids, DNA, and other molecules. The matrix gives the biofilm structure and helps it stick to a surface.
Formation of a biofilm often involves a process called quorum sensing. In this process, microbes detect when they reach a certain population density and change their behavior in ways that help them function as a community.
Biofilms are common and h...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 22, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Cells Injury and Illness Bacteria Biofilms Microbes Source Type: blogs
Drinking Coffee This Way Linked To Diabetes And Heart Disease
Doing this before drinking coffee helps us keep blood sugar levels under control and lowers the risk of diabetes and heart disease. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 11, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Diabetes Source Type: blogs
Dark Chocolates and the Heart
Are dark chocolates good for the heart?
A study published in Circulation suggests that eating dark chocolate can improve coronary vasomotion and reduce platelet reactivity [1].
Dark chocolates which contain 70% cocoa have lots of flavonoids – potent antioxidants which helps to overcome the oxidative stress. They also decrease the activation of blood platelets responsible for thrombosis.
High oxidative stress and limited availability of antioxidants can cause endothelial damage in the arteries, leading to increased chances for a thrombosis.
Flavonoid rich dark chocolate has the potential for a beneficial effect on graft ...
Source: Cardiophile MD - September 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology Source Type: blogs
Paleovalley: Our preferred source for fermented beef sticks and other products
I’d like to welcome my new Defiant Health podcast’s latest sponsor, Paleovalley, makers of absolutely delicious grass-fed beef sticks, healthy snack bars, and other products.
You know that we are extremely picky around here and insist that any product we consider has no junk ingredients like maltodextrin, carrageenan, carboxymethylcellulose, sucralose or other additives that have potential adverse health effects. You will not find any such unhealthy ingredients in Paleovalley products. And all Paleovalley products deserve the Defiant Health stamp of approval because they contain no gluten, grains, soy...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 6, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open probiotic undoctored wheat belly Source Type: blogs
DayTwo Scores $37M to Expand Microbiome-Based Personalized Nutrition Treatment for Diabetes
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH
People with Diabetes can get ready to celebrate: “The ‘Era of Lancets’ is over.” Precision nutrition startup, DayTwo, is scaling up its microbiome-based program, which takes the guesswork (and finger pricks) out of Diabetes management by offering its members food predictions that identify how their bodies will respond to any food BEFORE they eat it. The startup just closed a fresh $37M in Series B funding (led by aMoon and Cathay Ventures) and is expanding the rollout of their fee-for-outcomes Diabetes program to health plans and large self-insured employers.
The science behind...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Jessica DaMassa WTF Health DayTwo Josh Stevens Microbiome Source Type: blogs
Defiant Health: This Is Your Brain On Wheat
Here’s the latest episode of my Defiant Health podcast: This Is Your Brain On Wheat.
Of the many effects of wheat consumption on the human body, it’s the brain effects that stand out, effects that include:
Appetite stimulation
Depression, suicidal thoughts
High blood sugar and insulin resistance
Seizures
Once you understand how and why the various components of common wheat products can be blamed for many modern health problems, you have the key to reclaiming many aspects of health and weight control.
Find the episode here or on your favorite podcast platform (Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, A...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open Defiant Health podcast grain-free grains wheat wheat belly Source Type: blogs
More Analysts on Wall Street are Starting to Believe Dexcom's Stock is Now Fully Valued
So, on August 18, 2021, the crowd-sourced content service for financial markets known as SeekingAlpha.com, which often contains archived investor presentations and earnings transcripts from publicly-held companies, issued not one but TWO (2) slight warnings about Dexcom stock. Links to those two articles are listed below:https://seekingalpha.com/article/4450293-dexcom-too-expensive-considering-the-prospects AND https://seekingalpha.com/article/4450338-dexcom-future-sales-moderate-expectations Dexcom was the first mover into the market for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), at least in the U.S. But Dexcom is...
Source: Scott's Web Log - August 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abbott ADA Scientific Sessions CGM Dexcom GCMS Libre sensor Type 1 Type 2 Source Type: blogs
More Analysts on Wall Street are Starting to Believe Dexcom's Stock is Now Fully Valued
So, on August 18, 2021, the crowd-sourced content service for financial markets known as SeekingAlpha.com, which often contains archived investor presentations and earnings transcripts from publicly-held companies, issued not one but TWO (2) slight warnings about Dexcom stock. Links to those two articles are listed below:https://seekingalpha.com/article/4450293-dexcom-too-expensive-considering-the-prospects AND https://seekingalpha.com/article/4450338-dexcom-future-sales-moderate-expectations Dexcom was the first mover into the market for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), at least in the U.S. But Dexcom is...
Source: Scott's Web Log - August 19, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Abbott ADA Scientific Sessions CGM Dexcom GCMS Libre sensor Type 1 Type 2 Source Type: blogs
Protein and Brain Health: What to Know
In this study of over five hundred seniors, those who consumed 120 grams of protein daily had lower levels of amyloid-beta than those whose daily intake was only fifty-four grams.
But that’s not all. Another study of 920 seniors showed that those who follow a high-protein diet, along with plenty of leafy greens and healthy fats, also had a decreased risk of dementia and improved cognitive function.
Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear how protein influences the level of amyloid-beta in the brain. Some believe it’s the effects of a high-protein diet for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. In ge...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - August 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicole McCray Tags: diet featured health and fitness self-improvement brain health protein Source Type: blogs
Health Care You Do Not See
By KIM BELLARD
Within a mile from my home in one direction, there are two pharmacies and a primary care office. In another direction, there’s a multi-specialty physician practice, complete with lab and pharmacy. And in a third direction, an urgent care center. Widen the circle another mile, and there are more physician offices, a plethora of other health care professionals, another urgent care, a retail clinic, and an imaging center. Add a couple more miles and hospitals – plural – to start show up.
I’m not sure that’s a good thing.
Admittedly, not everyone has so many options.&nb...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Health Technology Kim Bellard Source Type: blogs
