Western Pattern Diet Could Lead to Gut Inflammation; Reveals Obesity May Reach "Point of No Return"

Medicine & Technology May 19, 2021

A new study of both humans and mice recently showed that eating a Western pattern diet rich in fat and sugar can cause gut inflammation.

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.

Sugary Drinks May Affect Your Child’s Memory Later in Life

Apr 01, 2021

A study recently showed that children who drink sugary drinks have a high risk of memory issues later in life.

Microbiome: The Complex Ecosystem of Viruses and Bacteria

Mar 06, 2021

Research shows a complex ecosystem in the human microbiome where bacteriophages thrive in predation and keep the balance of bacteria and viruses balanced.

140,000 Virus in the Human Gut Catalogued for Future Analysis

Feb 28, 2021

A collaborative database of over 140,000 viruses and 28,000 metagenomes highlights the existence of virus species within the human gut microbiome that is set to help scientists further study the entanglement between the gut microbiome and human bodily processes.

New Research Shows That Fungi in the Gut Helps Immune System Fight off Infection

Feb 06, 2021

Scientists discover how fungi in the gut help teach immune cells how to respond to their deadlier relatives, paving the way for novel treatments in immunosuppressed patients.

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.

Gut Bacteria Might Help Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Jan 08, 2021

A recent study suggests that specific gut bacteria might help to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

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.

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.

New Study Links Antibiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Aug 18, 2020

A new study confirms the long speculated adverse affects of antibiotics - the increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases. Although the history of antibiotics show that chemicals can kill harmful bacteria in the body, it also leaves damage to the gut microbiome.

Better Metabolism Linked to Regular Consumption of Red Wine

Sep 11, 2019

A new study delved into the effects of moderate consumption of alcohol on the biodiversity of the intestinal microbiome and it has some good news for red wine drinkers.