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A pain in the gut: Understanding irritable bowel syndrome and its dental implications

A pain in the gut: Understanding irritable bowel syndrome and its dental implications

“And what is this new medication for?” I asked my 23-year-old patient while updating the medical history during her prophy appointment. It took a moment for her to respond before she hesitantly replied, “It’s for my irritable bowel syndrome.” Not surprisingly, many patients don’t want to discuss such personal matters while in the dental chair. My patient seemed much more …

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Could ancient Peruvian crops promote a healthy gut and help those living with type 2 diabetes?

Could ancient Peruvian crops promote a healthy gut and help those living with type 2 diabetes?

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett institute have teamed up with a company seeking to revolutionise global nutrition through the development of scientifically advanced functional ingredients, to examine the health benefits of non-conventional crops and to develop ways of incorporating them into everyday food. UK-based company Perubien focuses on promoting the health benefits of these Peruvian crops to diversify …

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