Changes to the microbial community in the gut could contribute to weight loss, suggests a study of gastric bypass patients. Obesity is a problem of epidemic proportions in the world.
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data, 13% of adults worldwide now have obesity. In the United States, that proportion rises to more than 40%.
Obesity is associated with a raft of physical ailments, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. There are also possible mental health effects relating to loss of mobility and, in some cases, social isolation and a reduced ability to work.
Now, a new study that researchers at Arizona State University led looks at the role of the microbiome — the community of bacteria living
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