How Caffeine May Play a Role in Gut Health
Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers found that Th17 cell development in the gut, linked to conditions like IBD, could occur even in the absence of…
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Better Than Antibiotics – Stool Transplants Show Promising Results in Treating Life-Threatening Infections
According to a recent Cochrane Review, stool transplantation has proven to be a more effective method of treating Clostridioides difficile infection as compared to standard…
New Research Unveils the Gut’s Surprising Role in Anorexia
Contrary to common belief, anorexia nervosa is not just a desire to be skinny. Rather, it is a complicated mental illness that alters the brain’s…
Scientists Warn: Food Coloring Nanoparticles May Damage Human Gut
According to a recent study by scientists at Cornell and Binghamton University, metal oxide nanoparticles which are frequently utilized as food coloring and anti-caking agents…
New Research Links Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Reduced Bacterial Diversity
According to a team of Korean researchers, individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have a decreased diversity of bacteria in their intestines compared to healthy…
Dementia Breakthrough: Three Intestinal Bacteria Found in Dementia With Lewy Bodies Identified
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that currently has no cure. Previous research has suggested that the gut microbiome, or…
A New Connection: Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Diabetes
An ongoing study led by Cedars-Sinai has demonstrated that certain gut bacteria may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes while others may provide protection…
Gut Bugs: The Microbes Responsible for Controlling Your Body’s Temperature
A recent study has uncovered the importance of the microbiome in controlling body temperature. Normal body temperature can vary from individual to individual. However, despite…
New Study Uncovers a Surprising Health Benefit of Education: It Protects Your Gut
Edith Cowan University’s groundbreaking research reveals strong genetic ties and protective effects of education on several gut disorders. The benefits of education are well known,…
Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes – And Improve Physical and Mental Health
Studies link gut microbe diversity in Buddhist monks to reduced risk of anxiety, depression, and heart disease. A small comparative study recently published in the…
Just a Teaspoon: Adding Herbs and Spices to Your Diet Could Improve Gut Health
Two recent studies suggest that incorporating peanuts and herbs and spices into one’s diet can lead to an increase in the abundance of gut bacteria…
Warning: Commercial Dishwashers Can Damage the Gut and Lead to Chronic Disease
According to researchers from the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research working with organoids, residue from rinse agents on dishes after cleaning in professional-grade…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up…
Scientists Discover Species of Gut Microbes That Can Boost the Motivation To Exercise
Researchers have discovered a gut-to-brain pathway in mice that increases exercise performance. According to a study published in Nature, led by researchers at the Perelman…
Could Eating Tomatoes Improve Your Gut Health?
According to researchers, the favorable results obtained from studies on pigs warrant further investigation in human subjects. According to researchers, a diet heavy in tomatoes…
Research Shows That Artificial Sweeteners Can Have Unexpected Effects on the Body
According to a controlled experiment, these sugar substitutes have a variety of impacts on people’s gut microbes and glucose metabolism. Artificial sweeteners and sugar replacements,…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: A New Genetic Link Confirmed
The groundbreaking research that established the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and gut health may enable earlier diagnosis and new treatment options. People who have digestive…
Antibiotics Can Ruin Your Motivation and Endurance
Eliminating gut microorganisms reduces motivation and ability to exercise. According to a recent study, antibiotics destroy essential gut bacteria, which destroys athletes’ motivation and endurance….
