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Gastrointestinal Health
How to manage blood glucose using the Glycemic Index of foods
Choosing low GI carbohydrates is one of the keys to maintaining good blood glucose control.
Researchers find link between the gut and inflammatory bowel disease
Changes in the gut microbiome and the metabolic products they produce are an important part of treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Food waste habits uncovered in US survey
Food waste is a big problem both for its financial and environmental impact. A new study has uncovered some consumer habits that can predict food wastage in the home.
The man with a brewery in his gut
Sometimes there are cases that completely flummox the medical establishment. So it was in the case of a healthy, 46-year-old man who sought treatment for sudden memory loss, mental changes and episodes of depression.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
How is gut health linked to immunity?
Gut health is linked to immunity in a variety of ways – one way is that the microbiome (the trillions of microorganisms that live in our gut) trains our immune system.
Can you reverse fatty liver disease?
The commonest cause of fatty liver is obesity, and many people have fatty liver and don’t realise it, even with small amounts of overweight.
Haemochromatosis
It’s World Haemochromatosis Week. Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of iron. Early detection and treatment can prevent complications.
Video: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Sadly, more than 15,000 Australians die of bowel cancer each year. However, if caught early 9 out of 10 bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Watch this video to find out more about bowel cancer and hear from Anton Enus how bowel cancer screening allowed his cancer to be detected.
