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As probiotic use surges, microbiome-supportive food consumption stagnates

New research finds that probiotic supplement use has surged in the United States, while the consumption of microbiome-supportive foods has remained virtually unchanged.
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How gastroenterology nutrition therapy has evolved

At Michigan Medicine, physicians and nutritionists from the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology led the 10th annual “FOOD: The Main Course to Digestive Health” to educate nutritionists treating gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.
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Many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school

Three-quarters of parents report at least one barrier to their child starting the day with a healthy meal on a typical school day, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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7 things every family caregiver should know – but many don’t

A guide to many community resource, and state and federal programs, that University of Michigan polls show caregivers to older adults and people with disabilities often don’t know about.
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What should you know before starting a GLP-1?

A Q&A with Dr. Howard (Surgeon) and Dr. Seeley (researcher) about microdosing GLP-1 drugs answering common questions about the risks, what it entails and more.
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Medicare's New GLP-1 Bridge Program

An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations.