Certain gut bacteria may intensify inflammatory responses to vaccines
A person’s microbiome may help determine whether they develop a fever after receiving a vaccination, according to a…
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…
A child’s gut microbiome may offer early clues to type 1 diabetes risk
Following children’s gut bacteria through their first years of life revealed distinct developmental paths, offering new clues about…
Why probiotics don’t usually help your gut – and what to do instead
At the same time, there was little or no increase in Americans’ consumption of fermented foods and fibre-rich…
Vitafoods Asia 2026: Microbiome, longevity & fun formats reshape nutraceuticals
Healthy longevity emerged as the key theme at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4), where industry…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
A personalized elimination diet changed the gut microbiome in people with migraine
Researchers tracked gut bacteria, zonulin, and migraine-related biomarkers to test whether personalized food elimination could influence pathways connecting…
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…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
New analytical strategies can measure thousands of gut microbial proteins
The trillions of microorganisms living in our intestine influence our health, from digestion and metabolism to immunity. Yet…
Coffee refill? Go for it, says American Heart Association, with note of caution. — Harvard Gazette
Good news for java enthusiasts: Earlier this month the American Heart Association released a statement endorsing up to…
Mcmaster researchers develop targeted phage therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
A research team at McMaster University has developed a targeted approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using…