Red Meat Lovers Could Increase Their Risk of Developing Heart Disease; Nutrition and Dietetics Expert Recommends This Diet

Medicine & Technology Dec 29, 2021

Red meat is known for its ill effects on the heart and new findings offer more clues as to why, which emphasize the role of gut bacteria that are more abundant in red meat-eaters.

Human Gut Microbiome Influences Prostate Cancer Growth: Study Says

Oct 08, 2021

Recent research shows that bacteria in the human gut influences the hormone metabolism and subsequently amplifies the tumor growth of prostate cancer.

Migration Makes Microorganisms in Bird's Stomach Change and Evolve

Sep 28, 2021

University of Chicago recently discovered that the gut microbiome of birds changes as they move from different places during migration.

Gastrointestinal Tract Infection Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For; How Does Asparagus Become a Power Food Against This Condition

Sep 12, 2021

Asparagus is one of the most effective foods against gastrointestinal tract infections. These and other fiber-rich foods are found to have helped improve the condition.

New Bacterium Nearly Absent in Obese, Diabetic People But Found in Healthy Individuals

Jun 10, 2021

Researchers have recently studied a new bacterium known as Subdoligranulum that's nearly absent in obese and diabetic people, while found in healthy individuals.

Study Shows a Link Between Human Gut Bacteria and Neurodegenerative Diseases

May 11, 2021

A study published shows that there is a clear link between a specific bacteria in the human gut microbiome, antibiotic resistance, and neurodegenerative diseases that affect millions of people around the globe.

Healthy Diet Plan: Mathematical Model for Gut Bacteria May Be the Key

Apr 20, 2021

A new mathematical model for the interaction of gut bacteria could help in creating new probiotics and design healthy diet plans to prevent diseases.

Gut Bacteria: New Metabolic Capabilities Uncovered in New Study

Apr 12, 2021

An international team of researchers led by microbiologists uncovered in a new study, metabolic capabilities of gut bacteria.

Gut Microbiomes: How Does it Affect Brain Health?

Feb 03, 2021

Scientists are looking at the correlation between the gut microbiome and brain health.

Researchers Investigate Link Between COVID-19 Severity and Gut Bacteria

Jan 12, 2021

First-of-its-kind research recently examined the link between the severity of COVID-19 and the gut microbiome.

Not-So-Sweet Effects of Stevia to One’s Health

Dec 09, 2020

A study showed that consumption of stevia might lead to gut health issues by upsetting the beneficial bacteria's balance.

Experts Say Vitamin D Can Improve Your Gut Health

Dec 02, 2020

Gut microbiomes play an important role in our health, and its importance is continually being recognized.

Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

Oct 16, 2020

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."

Researchers Discover How to Prolong the Lifespan of Organoids

Sep 17, 2020

Organoid technology have allowed scientists to grow 3D tissue structures similar to organs like the heart and lungs. This is the first time that researchers have developed mini-intestine organoids that carry out multiple intestinal functions due to its extended lifespan.

Space's Harsh Environment Affects the Gut & Genes

Sep 10, 2020

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.