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Food microbiology

Gut-Brain Axis Research Highlights Therapeutic Potential of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics

Research from the Institute of Food in Hannover, Germany, has shed light on the complex bidirectional communication system connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system through neural, endocrine, immune, and metabolic pathways. The gut-brain axis (GBA) plays a crucial role in regulating cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and resilience

Chronic obstructive lung disease

Multidisciplinary Geriatric Rehabilitation Program Shows Promising Results for COPD Patients

A groundbreaking study from Amsterdam University Medical Center has unveiled the preliminary effects of a multidisciplinary geriatric rehabilitation program designed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) induced malnutrition and muscle wasting. The program, consisting of anaerobic resistance training, nutritional support, and psychoeducation, demonstrated significant and clinically relevant improvements