For those who receive a kidney transplant, the journey doesn’t end with surgery. A constant worry remains: the body’s immune system attacking the new organ, a process known as rejection. But what if there was an early warning system, a way to spot trouble before it even becomes obvious? Groundbreaking research indicates the answer might … Read more
Ever wondered why a night of too much drinking leaves your stomach feeling off, beyond just a hangover? It turns out, that uneasy sensation might be your body reacting to some serious internal upheaval. A new study has uncovered a surprising reason why binge drinking can wreak havoc on your gut, leading to a condition … Read more
Is a move to a new city, or even a new country, literally changing you from the inside out? New research suggests the answer is a resounding yes – and not always for the better. A groundbreaking study reveals that when people migrate, the trillions of tiny microbes living in their gut, known as the … Read more
Borneo, Southeast Asia – The urban sprawl isn’t just reshaping our landscapes; it’s profoundly altering the very biology of the animals living alongside us, right down to the microscopic communities in their digestive systems. New research from Swansea University uncovers that as cities expand into ancient rainforests, native and invasive small mammals aren’t merely adapting … Read more
You eat your veggies, opt for whole grains, and religiously check your fiber intake. You’ve been told for years that a fiber-rich diet is key to a healthy heart, and you’ve done your best to follow that advice. But what if, despite your best efforts, your genes are quietly undermining all that good work? A … Read more
A nagging stomachache, heartburn that won’t quit, or worse, the frightening specter of stomach cancer—these are the worries that haunt millions due to a common bacterial intruder: Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. For decades, strong antibiotics have been our main weapon against this unwelcome guest. But here’s the catch: H. pylori is getting tougher, learning … Read more
For generations, families have savored fermented foods like sauerkraut, believing in their goodness. But what if this tangy cabbage dish holds a powerful secret, actively working to fortify your gut against daily stresses and even inflammation? Groundbreaking research from the University of California, Davis, is revealing that the very process of fermenting cabbage unlocks a … Read more
Have you ever felt that nagging sense that aging isn’t just about wrinkles and gray hair, but something deeper, more unseen, happening within your body? What if a surprising new discovery revealed that your gut—that complex inner world of bacteria—holds a key to understanding not just aging, but even the earliest inklings of blood cancer? … Read more
That throbbing pain from a severe burn is just one part of the trauma. New research indicates that if you’ve been drinking before that injury, a hidden turmoil unfolds within your gut. Scientists at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Division have discovered that the combination of alcohol and burn trauma severely disrupts the delicate balance … Read more
Researchers have successfully mapped out the entire human GI tract, including how different cells living in the gut are important to daily life.