Stress can actually protect the body against harmful gut inflammation
“This one of the few studies showing that chronic stress could have beneficial effect instead of negative effect,” researchers say.
Gut Health
Unhealthy gut linked to breast cancer spread, recurrence
A new study finds that a disrupted gut microbiome alters mast cells, or immune cells in breast tissue, which ultimately helps cancer spread.
Sexually active gay men more than twice as likely to develop IBD, study shows
Men who have sex with men are at a higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finds a new study.
Researchers discover new IBD drug target that doesn’t harm immune system
A targetable group of molecules within the gut’s immune cells is responsible for preventing IBD flare-ups, a new study finds.
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.
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.
Double-edged sword: T cells both strengthen, curb tumor growth in colorectal cancer
T cells are a double-edged sword when it comes to colorectal cancer.
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.
Too much sugar reduces gut bacteria essential for weight gain prevention
A new study suggests sugar alters gut microbiome and leading to a greater risk for metabolic disease, prediabetes, and weight gain.
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.