Daily probiotic use was associated with fewer upper respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people, according to a study that suggests a potential role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections.
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Bethesda, MD (May 14, 2021) Daily probiotic use was associated with fewer upper respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people, according to a study that suggests a potential role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections. The study was selected for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2021. This is not necessarily the most intuitive idea, that putting bacteria into your gut might reduce your risk of respiratory infection, said Benjamin Mullish, MD, a lead researcher on the study and clinical lecturer in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Imperial College London, England, but it s further evidence that the gut microbiome has a complex relationship with our various organ systems. It doesn t just affect how our gut works or how our liver works, it affects aspects of how our whole body works.
While a hepatitis C diagnosis can seem scary, it’s mostly because of misinformation and preconceived notions. This isn’t a condition you can catch from kissing, for example; in fact, it’s not one that you’ll likely catch from heterosexual sex. And although the viral infection can cause serious liver damage if left untreated, it’s highly curable in just a matter of months. All this is why relying on trusted sources for the info about hep C, whether advocacy groups, foundations, or patients, is so important.
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You can also be your own advocate by doing your homework, experts say. “The more a person understands about the condition and believes that therapy is important, the better they re going to engage with their clinician, and the more motivated they’ll be to get treated,” says Nancy Reau, M.D., professor of internal medicine in the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at Rush Medical College and Section Chief, Hepatolo