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Scientists Identify Depression Causing Enzyme In the Gut
In recent years we’ve been finding out more and more about how our gut microbiome affects our overall physical and even mental health.There’s been a growing body of evidence to support this, but now researchers from Wuhan University say they have identified the exact enzyme which could contribute to depression. Estradiol, or rather the lack of the hormone, has long been linked to depression. Imbalances in the hormone can be attributed to several specific medical conditions in women, and depression is often a symptom that becomes present.
Healthy men who have vaginal sex have a distinct urethral microbiome
Contrary to common beliefs, your urine is not germ-free. In fact, a new study shows that the urethra of healthy men is teeming with microbial life …
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Eczema's cause could be in the air we breathe
Eczema, the itchy inflammatory skin condition, has been on the rise since the 1970s. New research finds that pollution may be causing eczema "hot spots." Rates of the itchy, inflammatory skin condition have been on the rise since the 1970s. NIH researchers found specific chemicals prevalent in …