Microbes Rule Health Says Book Authors
A study summary from Dirt is Good by Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight highlights that microbes outnumber human cells by vast margins and shape digestion immunity and mood. It notes how sequencing advances revealed the microbiome’s vast influence and links to obesity diabetes and mental health.
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Jack Gilbert
University of Chicago Microbiome Center
Rob Knight
University of California Center For Microbiome Innovation
Sandra Blakeslee
Knight
Gilbert
Bodybuilding contest builds motivation for healthier lifestyle
Athletes from Altoona Runnells Denver Cedar Rapids and Steil share how bodybuilding shows inspire ongoing fitness. Participants cite coaching nutrition consistency and personal goals as keys to transformation and confidence. They emphasize that training and competing provide a measurable path to health.
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Ashley Gosselink
Altoona
Tiffany Branneman
Runnells
Gosselink
Branneman
Maxwell
Charles Hodges
Cedar Rapids
Hodges
Midwest
Steil
Osteoporosis Treatments Compare Bisphosphonates and Newer Drugs
The article outlines options for osteoporosis treatment including oral bisphosphonates such as alendronate risedronate and ibandronate and newer options like denosumab and zoledronic acid. Denosumab offers strong fracture risk reduction with less kidney impact and convenient injections but may have insurance barriers. Zoledronic acid provides annual IV dosing, while other drugs like teriparatide and raloxifene are reserved for specific cases.
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Angelica Maxwell
Denver
Jim Slosiarek
Gazette
Amy Meyer
Joanna Houtz
Houtz
McKinley Middle School
the Gazette
Justean Allen
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