Gut bacteria associated with IBS effectively changed by diet
Although it is common knowledge in the scientific community that low FODMAP foods often reduce IBS, how or why is a more complex matter.
Year: 2022
The key to better eye health — is your gut?
Though the research is still in the early stages, scientists have found evidence linking our immune system and inflammatory immune conditions to gut microbes.
Processed foods from humans significantly alter gut microbes in black bears, study finds
Like humans, microbiota of black bears is significantly altered by consuming processed foods, according to new research.
Gut check: How having ‘CrAss viral content’ can help your health
Patients with autoimmune diseases have a less healthy gut virome that may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases, according to a recent study.
Neurotoxic substances from gut bacteria found in patients with multiple sclerosis
Three hazardous compounds generated by gut microbes have been detected in significant concentrations in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds
New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.
Antidiabetic medication, acarbose, blocked by microbial proteins in the gut and mouth
Acarbose is naturally used by bacteria in the soil to keep competing types of bacteria from growing in the ecosystem.
Microbiome in upper respiratory system could prevent hearing loss, ear infections in children
Groundbreaking microbiome research gives high-risk indigenous children a fighting chance against the potential threat of hearing loss.
Morning sickness cured? Taking probiotics during pregnancy greatly reduces vomiting, nausea in women
Probiotics may help to restore the beneficial bacteria and stave off morning sickness in pregnant women, according to a new study.
High-fiber diet provides vital benefits to melanoma patients undergoing immunotherapy
Researchers and medical professionals are discovering a correlation between a diet rich in fiber and the effects of immunotherapy on patients with melanoma.