Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis
These findings suggest that gut bacteria may be activating the immune systems of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncovered
New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.
Harvard scientists find substance that could improve motility for people with colon disorders
In a new study conducted at Harvard Medical School, scientists identified a substance, neuropilin 2 (NRP2), as a regulator of colonic smooth muscle motility.
Scientist recreating human gut microbiome into a small pill, could lead to major disease advances
The gut microbiome is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are attempting to bottle this complex ecosystem into a small pill.
Daily dose of almonds helps maintain strong gut health, study finds
consuming almonds on a daily basis significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid known to foster strong gut health
Could pomegranates be holding the secret to stopping colorectal cancer?
A substance in pomegranates could hold the key to a new treatment for colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
Primate study confirms impact mothers have on their child’s gut bacteria
Scientists studied wild primates, called geladas, to find the first evidence of a maternal influence on the gut development of offspring, even after weaning.
IBD linked to chemical used in common weed killer
Exposure to a common weed killer may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study says.
High fat diets promote rapid inflammatory cell expansion in bone marrow, encouraging obesity
New research now finds that the inflammatory nature of a high-fat diet can quickly alter the bone marrow of mice, encouraging the production of inflammatory immune cells.
Too much of a good thing: For IBD patients, more fiber can mean gut hell
Surprising new findings, however, suggest fiber can spell trouble for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.