Next-generation probiotics: an outlook into current applications and future developments
Hill, C. et al. The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and…
ADM research highlights microbial benefits for psychological symptoms
The researchers were interested in populations with subclinical psychological symptoms, such as low mood and mild stress, that…
AHA calls for lifelong brain health strategy to prevent cognitive decline
From childhood stress and pollution to sleep, inflammation, and the gut microbiome, the AHA’s new framework shows why…
Guide to a healthy gut — Harvard Gazette
About 40 percent of Americans say their bowel movements, or lack thereof, are disruptive to their daily lives,…
Brain-Gut Health Initiative supports AI-assisted diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders affect millions worldwide, but their diagnosis still relies on clinical observation instead of standard biological tests.…
Millions Take These IBS Drugs, But a New Study Finds Serious Risks
A large study found that some common IBS medications, including antidepressants, are associated with a slightly higher risk…
Drinking coffee alters your microbiome, mood, and memory
From your gut microbes to your mood and memory, new research reveals how daily coffee habits may shape…
Late-night eating may amplify the effects of stress on gut health
It’s well known that chronic stress can disrupt bowel function, sending people running to the bathroom or making…
Gut microbiome characteristics predict treatment response in IBS-D patients
In a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided similar and significant…
Oral bacteria can reveal your true biological age and health risks
A simple oral rinse may hold the key to measuring how fast you are aging, offering a noninvasive…
Microbes in the digestive tract help tailor treatment for melanoma patients
The specific mix of bacteria living in a person’s gut can predict the chances that melanoma will recur…
Study shows why an apple a day may work differently for different people
A 12-week trial suggests that an apple a day may not affect everyone the same way, with baseline…