Gut bacteria might be an indicator of colon cancer risk
A study published today in the journal Cell Host & Microbe reported that the increased presence of certain bacteria in …
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Gut epithelium muscles up against infection
To maximize absorption of nutrients from the diet, the intestinal mucous membrane has a large surface area. However, this also …
Why a 'healthy' sweetener may be bad for your gut
Why a ‘healthy’ sweetener may be bad for your gut: One of most popular sugar-free sweeteners may not be good …
Gut microbiota plays a role in brain function and mood regulation
Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is …
Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson’s disease and MS
Within our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called microbiomes. …
6 foods you can eat to boost your immune system, because gut health is really important
Add these foods to your diet to support your immune system, mood and energy, all via your gut. Delving into …
The gut shields the liver from fructose-induced damage
After one consumes food or a beverage containing fructose, the gastrointestinal system, or gut, helps to shield the liver from …
Researchers use old equations coupled with new methods to help decode the massively complex gut microbiome
For something that has evolved with us over millions of years, and remains part of our physiology over our entire …
Follow your gut: Newly identified digestive-brain axis controls food choice
Food has something of a “magic hold” on us, as certain flavors and textures can pretty much dictate behavior. Just …
Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis
A research team led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has found that a drug approved by …
Understanding gut bacteria—forces for good (and sometimes evil)
Back in 2015, an interdisciplinary group of research scientists made their case during a business pitch competition: They want to …
Link between gut microbes and muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss
The microorganisms living in the intestines could help with muscle growth and function, opening new doors to interventions for age-related …
Novel study reveals presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The …
Could you have a sensitive gut?
(HealthDay)—If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s …
The Best Foods for Maintaining Good Gut Health
Most people think of exercise or clean eating when it comes to their health. Many forget to care for their …
Rare gut condition a model for study of genetic diseases
Hirschsprung disease—a rare condition where the failure of gut nerves to develop before birth leads to impaired bowel contractions that …
Dandruff fungus found in the gut could be driving Crohn’s disease
Dandruff could be key to Crohn’s disease: Scientists discover the hair fungus also resides in the GUT and causes inflammatory …
Healthy babies’ gut bacteria prevent common food allergy
When scientists transplanted gut microbes, or microbiota, from healthy human babies into mice with no bacteria of their own, the …