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…
Sprint exercise sends a very different molecular signal through the body
Just minutes of all-out sprint work produced a striking surge in circulating proteins and metabolites, revealing how exercise…
Why pulses could play a bigger role in healthy and sustainable diets
From feeding beneficial gut microbes to improving selected metabolic markers, pulses combine nutrient density with sustainability, but researchers…
Gut microbial metabolites may shape vulnerability to stress-related mental disorders
Jul 20 2026 From short-chain fatty acids to bile acids, researchers trace how microbial chemistry could influence brain…
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…
Blood ketone threshold may help predict weight loss success
Researchers identify a practical blood ketone threshold linked to greater short-term weight loss, offering new insight into how…
Lung tumors hijack nervous system to drive cancer-related cachexia
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a quarter of cancer deaths can be attributed to one source: cachexia. Cachexia…
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…
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…
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…
Dietary fat ratios impact the strength of immune cells and ability to fight disease
The types of fats we consume directly impacts the survival and strength of the body’s immune cells and…
Gut microbiota-derived metabolite directly shapes immune responses in bacterial pneumonia
Sepsis and severe pneumonia are frequently accompanied by disruption of the gut microbiota, leading to immune dysfunction and…