Throat cancer could be predicted up to eight years before it appears thanks to a genetic test developed by scientists. DNA testing ‘can predict throat cancer up to eight YEARS’ in advance for patients with pre-cancerous condition that causes acid reflux, study finds References: DNA Testing Oesophageal Cancer
Gut Health Linked to Air Quality?
Gut Health Linked to Air Quality? Most studies into gut health focus on the diet, but could the air we breathe upset our stomachs too? That is the conclusion of a new study out of the University of Colorado, Boulder. Researchers say poor air quality can have an adverse effect on the human microbiome and …
Are probiotics a waste of money?
Probiotics: Are probiotics a waste of money? Little evidence to support use in treating digestive conditions such as Crohn’s disease. References: https://www.msn.com/en-nz/health/medical/are-probiotics-a-waste-of-money-little-evidence-to-support-use-in-treating-digestive-conditions-such-as-crohns-disease-large-scale-review-concludes/ar-BB15JJku https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8403215/Large-scale-review-does-not-recommend-probiotics-Crohns-disease-digestive-conditions.html https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/aga-adn060520.php