Browsing: Digestion

SAN FRANCISCO – APRIL 06: A man walks along the Embarcadero April 6, 2005 in San Francisco. According to a study released Tuesday, almost 53 percent of Californians over 25 are overweight, and more than 17 percent are obese, or extremely overweight and are costing nearly $21.7 billion a year in medical bills, injuries and…

The gut does much more than digest food. It plays an important role in immunity, metabolism and overall health. As science unravels the complex world of the gut microbiome, its growing links to ageing, inflammation and cancer treatment are raising new questions about personalised healthcare. Yet, much of this emerging science is still evolving