My hair has been falling out for well over a year, even though I’ve spoken to a trichologist. Two years ago I became constipated and, after trying various medications, my consultant says there is nothing more he can do. Is my hair loss caused by my poor bowel health? Pauline Tuckley, via email. The two … Read more
Artificial sweeteners are used by millions of Britons to cut their calorie intake and lower sugar consumption. The thinking is that these sweeteners, which have few or no calories, are better for the waistline and don’t increase blood sugar levels. However, research suggests one of the most popular — stevia — may not be good … Read more
A little-known gene mutation that one in three women have can cause depression, gut issues, problems with pregnancy, birth defects and miscarriage. The ‘MTHFR mutation’ is a gene that means your body cannot absorb folic acid properly, it struggles to metabolise certain hormones and and it faces issues with properly detoxing your liver. If you … Read more
Samples of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop reveal we’ve had beneficial microbiomes in our guts for hundreds of thousands of years – just as scientists find that modern humans’ biomes are depleting due to our diets and lifestyles, study reveals DNA analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal poop revels human guts still contain dozens of similar microbiota from the … Read more
A person’s gut microbiome may play a role in fighting off coronavirus infection and preventing severe Covid-19 symptoms, according to new studies. Each person has a unique assortment of bacteria in their gut which play a variety of roles, including in modulating the immune response. Research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found people … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects one in ten adults in the UK, causing bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and cramps. There is no one cause — which is why it’s notoriously difficult to treat — but triggers include overindulgence, an imbalance of gut bacteria, infections and stress. This may explain a possible recent spike in cases, given … Read more
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away: Millennials’ toast-topper of choice protects the gut by breaking down fibre, reducing unhealthy acids and balancing good and bad fats Researchers had 163 adults aged 25 to 45 follow a specific diet for 12 weeks Half of the volunteers had an avocado in at least one meal throughout … Read more
‘It’s an incredible opportunity to help people with things that I’ve struggled with for the best part of my life’ In public he’s a hugely successful rapper, but in private Professor Green was battling a health condition that threatened his physical and mental wellbeing. He tells Francesca Babb how he got his life back British … Read more
Tammy Hembrow’s sister Amy reveals she had a ‘gut feeling’ her daughter Aurora had eye problems before she was diagnosed – despite people telling her the symptoms were ‘normal’ By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:24 GMT, 2 November 2020 | Updated: 04:24 GMT, 2 November 2020 Her six-month-old daughter Aurora was recently … Read more
Google searches for symptoms such as diarrhoea and abdominal pain could act as an early warning for a coronavirus outbreak, a study has revealed. Academics found there was a surge in coronavirus cases roughly three to four weeks after a spike in online searches for the symptoms. In New York, one of 15 regions examined … Read more