Scientists are looking into whether changing the bacteria in your gut—using things like probiotics, prebiotics, or even poop transplants—could help treat obesity and diabetes.

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THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

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The study talks about the same gut-targeting treatments mentioned in the claim and says scientists are looking into them to help with obesity and diabetes.

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THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

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DOI: 10.71465/bhsr7

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