Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…
Gut microbiota-derived metabolite directly shapes immune responses in bacterial pneumonia
Sepsis and severe pneumonia are frequently accompanied by disruption of the gut microbiota, leading to immune dysfunction and…
Expert guidance on fecal microbiota transplantation in liver disease
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host health and liver function. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome
New evidence from more than 266,000 UK adults reveals that working permanent night shifts can disrupt the body’s…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
How a leaky gut could be putting your heart at risk
Emerging science reveals that an imbalanced gut may do more than upset your stomach; it could be fueling…
Probiotic bacteria found to reshape cell behavior in vitro
In a first-of-its-kind lab study, scientists prove that probiotic bacteria stimulate immediate and measurable changes in brain cell…
Restricted diet triggers drop in microbial diversity without convergence
How much can six days of eating just oats, milk, and water change your gut microbiome? According to…