Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) happens when elevated bacteria are in the small intestine. Excessive bacteria here can affect digestion and absorption. Image Credit: PawelKacperek/Shutterstock.com However, bacteria can offer benefits, including: Watch the webinar: Mastering Gut Health – Understanding SIBO What causes SIBO? A common cause of SIBO is normal intestinal motility dysfunction. Slow movement...
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New blood test for human tuberculosis may also identify people at most risk
by National Institute for Health Research A new study conducted by researchers in Leicester and Nottingham has shown the potential for a new blood test to not only diagnose human tuberculosis (TB) but also identify those at most risk of developing the disease, according to findings published in medical journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Despite recent reductions,...