Microbiome
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London, Ont., prostate cancer study suggests gut bacteria plays role in treatment responseMore study is needed, but researchers believe they could one day determine treatment based on a patient's microbiome, or even influence it to improve outcomes.ScienceSep 29, 2020
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Alberta study finds common household cleaners may be linked to obesity in young childrenA new University of Alberta study suggests frequent use of household cleaners likely increases the risk of obesity in young children.HealthSep 17, 2018
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Canadian researchers find a way to turn Type A and B blood into Type OResearchers at UBC have used enzymes from the human gut to change Type A and B blood into the more sought-after Type O.HealthAug 22, 2018
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‘Pretty much everything’ has more germs than a toilet seat. So what?Yes, your cell phone, water bottle and kitchen sponge probably all have more germs than a toilet seat. Here’s why experts say that doesn’t matter.HealthMay 27, 2018
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Scientists use technology, bacteria to help prevent diseaseSomething called the human microbiome may hold the key to a healthier future for humankind.HealthApr 4, 2016
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Healthy foods are different depending on individual: studyEver wonder why that diet didn't work? A new study tracking the blood sugar levels of participants suggests that even if we all ate the same meal, how it's metabolized would differ from one person to another.HealthNov 19, 2015
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Your Food: Antibiotic use in Canada and its implications for human healthMore than 1.6 million kg of antibiotics are used in the production of livestock that Canadians consume every year. What are the effects of those antibiotics on the human body?CanadaJun 8, 2015
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