What if a simple stool test could detect colorectal cancer years before you ever feel a symptom? It sounds like science fiction, but cutting-edge research is bringing us closer to this reality. A major international study, published in the esteemed journal Nature Medicine, reveals a remarkable link between the tiny organisms in your gut and … Read more
It turns out the age-old saying, “you are what you eat,” might need a modern update: “you are what your gut bacteria eat (or don’t eat!).” New research suggests that the microscopic residents of our intestines, particularly in the small bowel, could play a starring role in the mysterious development of multiple sclerosis (MS). For … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery from the University of Cincinnati suggests a future where fighting off viruses like the flu, COVID-19, or even new pandemics might no longer require an injection. Instead, it could be as simple as taking a pill. New research reveals how specially designed bacteria, swallowed like any other medication, can act as a … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could explain why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by Clostridioides difficile, commonly known as C. diff.
The team found that an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant helps manage type 2 diabetes.
Although Pepto-Bismol has been soothing bellies for more than 100 years, it’s only now that scientists have visualized the molecular structure of the substance bismuth.