The role of gut bacteria as a contributing factor of noncommunicable disease like heart disease is worth further study. January 22, 2020January 24, 2020Dr. Barry Dworkin Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 22, 2020 [display_podcast] Source:Heart disease contagious?: Study suggests ‘non-communicable’ diseases might be spread through gut bacteria Reference:Are noncommunicable diseases communicable? Related posts: Government digging into Tamiflu stockpile to combat flu; unfortunately evidence that the drug works as purported by drug company is being questioned Media focuses on the “comeback” of plague (it isn’t) yet ignores the measles epidemic that has claimed tens of thousands of children’s lives. Heavy cannabis use can induce psychotic breaks as illustrated in this horrendous act. Evidence also confirms the negative mental health risks with similar use among adolescents. HIV vaccine hopes should not be “dashed” by trial failure. Results contribute to understanding and formulating new approaches. We learn from our mistakes and failures in order to attain our goals. gut bacteriaheart diseasenoncommunicable disease