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Daily probiotic supplements may improve digestive health

Taking probiotic supplements on a daily basis may improve digestive health, according to a new study from Danisco and Fonterra.

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Persistent heartburn could lead to Barrett’s oesophagus

Individuals concerned about their digestive health should seek medical attention if they suffer from regular bouts of heartburn, an expert has advised.

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Clever bacteria

Clever bacteria A recent intriguing finding from the Human microbiome Project is that babies born through Caesarean sections apparently miss out on acquiring their mothers' microbiota.

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Link between Celiac and Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes and the food intolerance disorder celiac disease appear to share a common genetic origin, UK research suggests.

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CFS not caused by XMRV virus as recently thought

The role of virus -- XMRV known for causing chronic fatigue syndrome is under doubt again. According to a new study the syndrome which is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), has turned out be laboratory malfunction and it says that XMRV does not cause infection in humans. The discovery is major setback for the scientists who said to have found the evidences to link the virus with the disease.

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Probiotics key in tackling C.difficile

A US medical expert has highlighted the potential benefits of using probiotics to treat Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD).

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Parents with autistic first child face one in five risk of sibling developing disorder

Parents of a child with autism face a risk of almost one in five that their next child will also develop the disorder, say researchers.

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Diabetes is first pandemic of 21st century

People looking to maintain their digestive health could be interested to hear the latest developments surrounding type 2 diabetes.

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