Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds
New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.
Antidiabetic medication, acarbose, blocked by microbial proteins in the gut and mouth
Acarbose is naturally used by bacteria in the soil to keep competing types of bacteria from growing in the ecosystem.
Microbiome in upper respiratory system could prevent hearing loss, ear infections in children
Groundbreaking microbiome research gives high-risk indigenous children a fighting chance against the potential threat of hearing loss.
Morning sickness cured? Taking probiotics during pregnancy greatly reduces vomiting, nausea in women
Probiotics may help to restore the beneficial bacteria and stave off morning sickness in pregnant women, according to a new study.
High-fiber diet provides vital benefits to melanoma patients undergoing immunotherapy
Researchers and medical professionals are discovering a correlation between a diet rich in fiber and the effects of immunotherapy on patients with melanoma.
Common household chemicals negatively impact ‘good’ gut microbes
Typical household chemicals affect the number of healthy microorganisms in the gut, according to a recent study.
Your prescription drugs may have long-term harmful effects on gut microbes, study shows
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
Surfers 3 times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria in gut from seawater
Researchers conducted the study to find out if ingested seawater changes surfers’ microbiota, as well as if any of the bacterial strains within the gut show resistance to antibiotics.
Here’s why gut microbe strains play major role in overall health, disease risk
Two new studies explore the idea that the bacteria strains in the microbiome must be studied to gain a greater understanding of the microbiome and gut health.
In sickness and health: The relationship between intestinal fungi and the immune system
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