Gut microbes emerge as potential players in estrogen-driven cancers
Scientists say gut microbes may do more than recycle estrogen, but turning the endocrine-microbiome axis into a cancer…
GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Depression, Boost Stress-Calming Gut Bacteria
Summary: Researchers unmasked an alternative biological pathway explaining how GLP-1 receptor agonist medications alleviate psychiatric symptoms. The investigation…
The Probiotic Breakthrough for Natural Anxiety Relief and Better Mental Health
Scientists found that gut microbes may play a major role in keeping anxiety in check by producing indoles,…
How common spices may improve gut, brain, and metabolic health
From cinnamon and turmeric to black pepper and oregano, researchers say common kitchen spices may do far more…
Scientists Discover Common Medications May Secretly Alter Your Gut for Years
Researchers found that many commonly prescribed drugs, not just antibiotics, were linked to long-lasting microbial changes that could…
Simple Fiber Supplement Cuts Knee Arthritis Pain in Just 6 Weeks, Study Finds
Scientists have found that a simple prebiotic supplement outperformed expectations in people with knee osteoarthritis, reducing pain with…
Next-generation probiotics: an outlook into current applications and future developments
Hill, C. et al. The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and…
Genome-wide sweeps create ecological units in the human gut microbiome
Isolate genome collection A total of 19,837 publicly available isolate genomes were collected and consisted of the entire…
Guide to a healthy gut — Harvard Gazette
About 40 percent of Americans say their bowel movements, or lack thereof, are disruptive to their daily lives,…
Millions Take These IBS Drugs, But a New Study Finds Serious Risks
A large study found that some common IBS medications, including antidepressants, are associated with a slightly higher risk…
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…
This Tiny Winter Citrus Supercharges Your Microbiome, Reduces Inflammation, and Protects Your Heart—Backed by Multiple Studies
It’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet increasingly praised by nutrition researchers for…