Gut microbes may be a vital link to understanding cancer
Researchers are beginning to incorporate the microbiome in cancer development and prevention studies in order to gain a clearer insight into the disease.
More evidence that plant-based diets help improve gut bacteria
A plant-based diet has been shown to correlate with important gut microbes that play a key role in lowering the risks of diseases like obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
Antibiotics can worsen gut health in children, raising risk for Crohn’s, diabetes, even juvenile arthritis
A recent study of the gut microbiome shows evidence of a link between antibiotic use and ailments onset in childhood, such as mental illnesses, asthma, Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes, and even juvenile arthritis.
Oral antibiotics taken before flu shot harms gut bacteria, lowers antibody response
Losing the number of “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome is associated with a lower immune response to the annual flu shot, scientists say.
New cancer drug may boost metabolism, reduce inflammation, prevent weight gain
An experimental cancer drug that depletes tumors of their energy supply has the potential to improve the body’s metabolism and control weight gain, among other benefits, according to a recent study.
Poor diet in pregnancy can lead to an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, greater risk of infant death
Pregnant mothers following an unhealthy diet may have an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, which is linked to a greater risk of infant death and changes to their development.
Healthy gut can help fight depression, protect emotional wellbeing
Researchers from several universities and health centers published a paper sharing the theory that emotional wellbeing could be linked to the human gut.
Daily cup of coffee can help protect your digestive system
In addition to maintaining gut bacteria and boosting gut motility, coffee drinking has been shown to have additional digestive benefits that are highlighted in this study.
E.coli keeps us healthy? How bacterial relationships in the gut fend off infections
Aside from keeping the good bacteria in check, however, E. coli may play a secondary, crucial role in preventing harmful infections, according to a recent study.
Gut bacterium in bees actually enhances their memory
A recent international collaboration uncovered a link between gut bacteria and memory function in bumblebees.