Synthetic gut communities reveal how diet rewires the microbiome
By simplifying the gut’s microbial complexity, synthetic communities could help scientists pinpoint how specific foods influence microbial function,…
Cutting sucrose from low-fat diet may disrupt gut microbiome, mouse study suggests
A new mouse model study suggests that completely removing sucrose in a low-sugar diet could disrupt gut health,…
New pico-calorimeter detects antibiotic resistance via direct heat traces
When living cells grow, divide, or respond to drugs, they give off tiny amounts of heat that offer…
Higher BMI raises risk for 19 cancers as global review expands the obesity-cancer link
A sweeping analysis of 1.5 million cancer cases shows that excess body weight may shape cancer risk more…
Sugar-free, low-fat diet tied to insulin resistance in mouse study
Share on PinterestA sugar-free diet may alter the gut in surprising ways, a study in mice has found.…
Intermittent Fasting Benefits May Differ Based On Your Age
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular ways to manage weight and support metabolic health, and…
Glucosamine may worsen Alzheimer’s by fueling abnormal brain glycosylation
A widely used joint-health supplement is under scrutiny after researchers linked glucosamine to worsened memory in Alzheimer’s mice…
Short-chain oat fiber helps steady glucose and ease gut symptoms in pilot trial
A low-viscosity oat β-glucan supplement showed early signs of improving digestive comfort and glucose regulation, pointing to a…
Genetic data may predict steroid side effect risk
Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis,…
New guideline recommends tailored care for precocious puberty
Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty-such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty-may not need the same…
Gut microbiome may determine bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While some…
Trial finds prunes do not outperform calcium and vitamin D for male bone density
Daily prunes shifted some bone biomarkers in older men, but after 12 months, they did not deliver measurable…