Is a move to a new city, or even a new country, literally changing you from the inside out? New research suggests the answer is a resounding yes – and not always for the better. A groundbreaking study reveals that when people migrate, the trillions of tiny microbes living in their gut, known as the … Read more
What if catching a seemingly common bug today meant a higher chance of organ damage years down the line for your child? It’s a sobering thought, but a major new study suggests this might be the reality for kids who’ve had COVID-19. Far from being a fleeting illness, new research indicates that even a mild … Read more
Borneo, Southeast Asia – The urban sprawl isn’t just reshaping our landscapes; it’s profoundly altering the very biology of the animals living alongside us, right down to the microscopic communities in their digestive systems. New research from Swansea University uncovers that as cities expand into ancient rainforests, native and invasive small mammals aren’t merely adapting … Read more
You eat your veggies, opt for whole grains, and religiously check your fiber intake. You’ve been told for years that a fiber-rich diet is key to a healthy heart, and you’ve done your best to follow that advice. But what if, despite your best efforts, your genes are quietly undermining all that good work? A … Read more
For millions, the battle with COVID-19 didn’t end with a negative test. Instead, a new, exhausting chapter began: Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS), often called Long COVID. Among its most debilitating symptoms is a crushing, unrelenting fatigue, turning everyday tasks into monumental struggles. If you or someone you know has been plagued by this profound exhaustion, often … Read more
We’ve all been told to eat more fiber for a healthy heart. It’s a cornerstone of good nutrition, and for good reason – fiber helps your gut bacteria produce beneficial compounds that protect your cardiovascular system. But what if, despite your best efforts to eat a fiber-rich diet, your body isn’t fully receiving those protective … Read more
For generations, families have savored fermented foods like sauerkraut, believing in their goodness. But what if this tangy cabbage dish holds a powerful secret, actively working to fortify your gut against daily stresses and even inflammation? Groundbreaking research from the University of California, Davis, is revealing that the very process of fermenting cabbage unlocks a … Read more
Have you ever felt that nagging sense that aging isn’t just about wrinkles and gray hair, but something deeper, more unseen, happening within your body? What if a surprising new discovery revealed that your gut—that complex inner world of bacteria—holds a key to understanding not just aging, but even the earliest inklings of blood cancer? … Read more
MELBOURNE – A new study has unearthed a startling truth about what a high-fat diet does to your body. It turns out that even a few days of feasting on foods rich in saturated fats can quickly trigger inflammation in your gut, long before you notice any symptoms. This pivotal discovery challenges conventional wisdom, revealing … Read more
That throbbing pain from a severe burn is just one part of the trauma. New research indicates that if you’ve been drinking before that injury, a hidden turmoil unfolds within your gut. Scientists at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division have discovered that the combination of alcohol and burn trauma severely disrupts the delicate balance … Read more