Researchers at Yale University concluded the first controlled study of calorie restriction in healthy humans to determine if it is indeed as beneficial for people.
A recent survey reveals that although 90% of adults think about their gut health to some degree, 40% weren’t aware that the gut is linked to mental health.
A Japanese study of centenarians concludes that people in their 100s have unique gut bacteria that enables them to live so long.
While lifestyle and biological factors affect the makeup of an individual’s gut microbiome, studies show that nutrition choices are heavy contributors to gut flora composition.
Much like the bacterial components of the gut microbiome that consist of certain advantageous and harmful bacteria within the same ecosystem, the gut virome operates in much of the same manner.
A recent project, driven by personal experience, focuses on developing genetically engineered bacteria with sensors to monitor chemical production in the gut and fix imbalances.
Although leaky gut syndrome is a relatively new concern, it has recently gained traction in research for treatments for many health issues.
Archaea are considered single-celled organisms that lack cell nuclei; they are similar to but evolutionarily different from bacteria.
Typical household chemicals affect the number of healthy microorganisms in the gut, according to a recent study.
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