Eat more grapes to ensure a healthier gut — and a healthier heart, too
The daily consumption of grapes offers surprising benefits to both gut health and cholesterol metabolism, according to a recent study.
Amanda Christmas
Intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease patients linked to gut fungi
Gut fungi could be the reason behind inflammation in the intestines of those diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, according to a recent study.
Microscopic ‘vehicles’ enable gut bacteria to stimulate the brain and other organs
Bacteria in the gut are found to secrete their metabolites into tiny vesicles that flow through the bloodstream, according to the study.
Severe COVID-19 linked to poor gut health
Research has uncovered the connection between severe COVID-19 cases and GI symptoms. Poor gut health can adversely affect how the body responds to the disease.
Fermented foods overhyped? Kefir study shows some labels exaggerate probiotic content
Researchers from the University of Illinois and Ohio State University put five brands of kefir, a fermented dairy beverage reminiscent of drinkable yogurt, to the test.
Gut health is compromised during chemotherapy, study finds
Chemotherapy is effective at preventing the proliferation of cancer cells, however, the treatment also destroys white blood cells and beneficial gut microbes.
How 35-year-old stool samples shed light on the gut’s role in HIV/AIDS
Before men contracted HIV in the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, they had a greater abundance of pro-inflammatory vs. anti-inflammatory gut microbes compared to men that remained HIV-negative, according to a new study.
Triclosan, an antibacterial in toothpaste and toys, harms gut health
Triclosan, an antibacterial present in toothpaste, toys, and dozens of other goods, has been shown to cause gut inflammation in mice, according to recent research.
Plant-based diets are great for your heart — and your gut, too
A plant-based diet helps minimize the negative impact of a gut-microbiome correlated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Harvard’s ‘intestine chip’ may help solve gut issues related to COVID
It is difficult to determine the actual effects COVID has on the gut because the interactions between the intestinal tissue and the virus are hard to study in humans.