microbiome

New research finds a strong link between gut bacteria and a child’s behaviour

New research finds a strong link between gut bacteria and a child’s behaviour

Got a toddler throwing tantrum after tantrum? An overly boisterous pre-schooler? You might be surprised to find that the explanation for their behaviour does not necessarily come from a missed nap or too much screen-time, but rather, interestingly, from what is happening inside their tummies. After examining stool samples from 77 children aged between 18 […]

5 years ago

Gut health: Breastfeeding found to ‘profoundly influence’ development of infant microbiome

Gut health: Breastfeeding found to ‘profoundly influence’ development of infant microbiome

That breastfeeding provides baby with the perfectly tailored nutrients and strengthens their immune system is widely known. But researchers have also started discovering just how important human milk is in shaping infants’ gut health and microbiome – and area of medicine and health that have gained a massive amount of attention and importance in the last […]

5 years ago