Scientists link poor sleep to decreased chemotherapy response via the gut
Sleep deprivation has long been known to weaken the immune system. Now UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have…
Autoimmune diseases may start in the gut: Early signs your immune system is turning against you and what you can do to restore balance
Your body often speaks in quiet tones—fatigue and bloating can hint at an underlying immune imbalance that starts…
Cola may quickly lower pH inside orthodontic clear aligners and shift oral bacteria within hours
A 24-hour microbiome study suggests that cola can rapidly disturb the aligner-tooth microenvironment, and that removing aligners before…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…
Study explores racial differences in gastric cancer immunotherapy outcomes
Advanced gastric cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies, with a 5-year overall survival rate below 10%. In…
Vitamin D Shows Promise in Resetting Immune System in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Buan Aims to Better Understand Biochemistry of Methanogens
Newswise — Methanogens are organisms so tiny that most people never notice them, yet they are nearly everywhere…
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…
Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering…
Low-protein diet activates mice gut microbes to make fatty tissue burn energy
Researchers have discovered that specific gut bacteria work together with diet to “flip a metabolic switch” — transforming…