Individual gut microbiome could dictate personalized, more effective depression treatments
Dr. Jane Foster is hoping to unravel how the trillions of gut microbes in humans are related to depression and other mental health disorders.
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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.
Air pollution harms infant gut health, low-income communities take the brunt
Researchers at the University of Colorado reveal a link between air pollution and harsh changes in the gut bacteria of infants.
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.
‘Sweet tooth’ in the gut plays a key role in fighting infections, study finds
The study finds that, during infections, the local availability of glucose in the gut may have an impact on the speed of resolution of an infection.
Medical breakthrough may help treat colitis and fight colorectal tumors
A new study, from the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) reports on an antibody and an immunoreceptor protein with roles in reducing colitis severity and colon tumor growth.
Stress plays a key role in your gut health. Here are 3 easy ways to counteract daily stressors
It’s especially important for patients with gut conditions, or virtually any chronic or autoimmune disease out there to manage stress.
Antibiotics change gut composition of males and females differently, animal study suggests
Antibiotics can harm your gut, but how much so depends on your gender, a new animal study from Cedars-Sinai concludes.