Aging and the gut: Why taking care of your microbiome as you get older is vital
The relationship between healthy gut microbes and a flourishing aging process is a growing area of exploration.
Shyla Cadogan
Sleep apnea alters gut and heart health, probiotics may help reduce harm
Researchers discovered that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impacts the gut bacteria of mice, and transplantation of bacteria from mice with the condition can cause changes in the recipient mouse’s heart.
Genes more involved in gut diseases like IBD than thought, mouse study shows
From the large pool of identified regions, the researchers were able to show that 80 genes are associated with gut diseases.
Air pollution harms infant gut health, low-income communities take the brunt
Researchers at the University of Colorado reveal a link between air pollution and harsh changes in the gut bacteria of infants.
AI algorithm can capture 6,500 pictures of the colon, could inform cancer patients on survival odds
A Mayo Clinic research team has used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an algorithm to get ahead on detecting colorectal cancer resurgence.
If you got really sick from COVID, your gut could be to blame
Researchers show a molecular link between COVID-19 and serotonin cells in the gut, which could be key to understanding infection and severity of the virus.
Scientists crack open genetic roots behind Crohn’s disease
A group of international scientists have successfully identified variants in 10 genes that heighten risk of developing Crohn’s disease.
Scientists create first phage ‘cocktail’ that suppresses gut bacteria linked to IBD
Researchers say they’ve developed the first phage combination therapy to target and clamp down on harmful gut bacteria associated with the illness.
Cornell researchers discover exactly how immune system attacks liver in NAFLD
Fat accumulation in the liver can lead to a multitude of problems associated with the immune system attacking the liver in response.
Plant-based milks aren’t all created equal: Researchers report different nutrient amounts across all
After analyzing various plant-based milks on the market, researchers are showing differences in mineral content depending on type and brand.