IBS and other digestive issues may be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease

A new study shows people with certain digestive issues like IBS may face a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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• IBS and other digestive issues may be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease A new study shows people with certain digestive issues like IBS may face a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Read ON   • Could acne bacteria actually help skin barrier function? C. acnes, the bacteria that causes acne, may trigger oils that aid the function of the skin barrier and help balance its microbiome, research suggests. Read ON   • New urine biomarker may help predict diabetic kidney disease The levels of a metabolite found in urine—other than albumin—may be able to predict kidney failure in people with diabetes, a new study suggests. Read ON

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