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06/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why do we crave junk food so much? We explain the gut-brain connection and how you can train yourself to want healthier food

If you’ve ever decided to start eating healthier but soon found yourself reaching for a bag of chips, it’s not just because you lack self-control. You’re probably fighting against enemies – trillions of them, in fact – that you can’t see. The bacteria in your gut play a larger role in your life than you […]

10/06/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Scientists discover breakthrough method for engineering gut bacteria to treat certain health conditions

Even though many people associate bacteria with illness, they actually have a symbiotic relationship with humans wherein they help us and we help them. In fact, the gastrointestinal tract is almost like an auxiliary central nervous system, “talking” to other parts of the body using a chemical language that is transmitted molecularly. Now, researchers at […]

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