Gut News Editor 
In the battle against intestinal disease, our bodies employ multiple lines of defense to keep harmful bacteria at bay. While most of us never think about these protective mechanisms, people with Crohn’s disease experience what happens when these defenses fail.
These findings suggest that gut bacteria may be activating the immune systems of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
When it comes to natural ways to help prevent colon cancer, studies show there are foods that may provide extra protection.
Scientists have found a link between the gut microbiome and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
More than half of the U.S. adult population take prescription drugs – making America the pill nation of the world. The majority of these adults are 80 or older and suffer from severe conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, according to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. While these medicines may help alleviate certain symptoms, … Read more
Over the last few years, the importance of intestinal bacteria has been widely discussed. Multiple studies show the symbiotic relationship between the various bacterial species in the gut and certain critical metabolic functions. Bacteria, however, are not the only microbes responsible for the body’s wellbeing. Researchers have found that fungi, another microbe that dwells inside … Read more
From digestion-related processes and immunity to the production of essential vitamins, gut bacteria carry out a wide range of critical functions in the body. Previous studies reveal the healing nature of these microbes when it comes to mental disorders. In addition to this, gut microbes may help improve comprehension and early speech development in babies. … Read more
An overwhelming percentage of infants in America are born lacking an essential bacterium that is critical for breast milk metabolism as well as the progression of the immune system. This deficiency enables harmful pathogens to overpopulate – which often leads to diaper rash and colic, according to new research. A large number of diverse bacteria … Read more
The collection of nerves in the gut called the enteric nervous system (ENS) has been shown to act similarly to other neural networks in the central nervous system (CNS). Considering the many diverse functions of the digestive system and its accessory organs, the ENS is the most complex peripheral nervous system – and the most … Read more
Antibiotic resistance occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi acquire the capacity to resist the treatments meant to destroy them. Because these hazardous microorganisms continue to multiply, diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens are becoming more difficult, if not impossible, to cure. To make matters worse, antibiotic-resistant bacteria were recently detected in the digestive tracts … Read more