Fecal microbiome transplantation from PTSD adolescents into germ-free mice induced significant anxiety behaviors, confirming functional contribution of gut microbiota to psychiatric symptomatology (Yirmiya et al., 2024)
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GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have become powerful tools for weight management, but patients with existing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often wonder whether these medications are safe for them
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Like GLP-1 receptor agonists, this medication also works by sending satiety signals to your brain to reduce appetite and delay gastric emptying