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How High Temperatures Lead to Illness, Death

As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees. The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on June 21, 2024

Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections

The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows. A study of more than 600 people hospitalized with infections found their microbiomes had fewer bacteria that were able to produce a beneficial fatty acid called butyrate. The… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 21, 2024

Brain, Gut Microbiome Make Up of Resilient People

Can you trust your gut? UCLA researchers have shown that people who rank high in resilience – meaning they accept change positively and follow their instincts – have the bacteria living in their bellies in part to thank for it. Their new study looked at the brains and gut… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on June 21, 2024