Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
What your gut microbes may have to do with how your brain ages
From microbial metabolites and intestinal barriers to immune signaling and the brain, researchers map the complex biological pathways…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
Breastfeeding up to six months linked to lower ADHD risk
A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to six months of…
Gut microbes may help explain why obesity and type 2 diabetes become harder to reverse
A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and…
CDC report reveals what 24 years of nutrition biomarkers say about America’s health
From vitamin status to omega-3 levels and supplement use, the forthcoming CDC report turns decades of NHANES blood…
Free omega-3 testing to be introduced in SA for pregnant women in a bid to prevent preterm birth
South Australian women in the early stages of pregnancy will now receive free omega-3 blood tests as part…
Soy-based nutrients may help reduce COPD symptom burden
Could compounds found in everyday soy-based foods help ease COPD symptoms? New research reveals how diet, particularly isoflavones,…
Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives
Fermented plant-based dairy alternatives may do more than improve taste. This study reveals how they reshape bioactive lipids…
When omega-3 may help mental health and when they may not
A comprehensive review reveals how omega-3 fatty acids could shape brain function and mental health outcomes, while underscoring…