How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
Viruses in Wastewater: Silent Drivers of Pollution Removal and Antibiotic Resistance
Newswise — These findings suggest that current monitoring strategies, which rely heavily on bacterial indicators alone, may miss…
Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
Gut microbes shown to directly shape brain function and evolution
A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works.…
Probiotic supplementation restores beneficial gut bacteria in breastfed infants
In recent years, scientists have learned that key beneficial infant gut bacteria Bifidobacterium infantis are disappearing from infants…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
A new trial investigates whether the MIND diet can be scaled for obesity management
Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a brain-healthy MIND diet can be realistically adopted by adults with obesity,…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Nerve-gut axis found to regulate intestinal barrier, lowering allergy risk
A new study has discovered that the intestinal nervous system regulates the intestinal barrier, which, when disrupted, can…
L’Oréal bets on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
Key takeaways L’Oréal is investing heavily in longevity science as beauty and wellness converge.Focus areas include the skin…