Food as medicine: How diet shapes gut microbiome health
New research shows how a typical Western diet prevents the gut microbiome from recovering after antibiotic treatment and leaves it susceptible to infection. …
Long-term yogurt consumption linked to decreased incidence of certain colorectal cancer types
Long-term consumption of yogurt is associated with lower rates of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colorectal cancer. …
Vegetable and fruit juicing may harm your health by altering gut and oral microbiomes
A recent study reveals vegetable and fruit juicing may adversely affect gut and oral microbiomes, potentially leading to inflammation and cognitive decline. …
Diet, gut bacteria and fat: A new pathway controlling fat metabolism and cholesterol levels
Preclinical study shows that beneficial gut bacteria and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and regulate cholesterol levels. …
Short-chain fatty acids: How our diet affects health and alters gene function
Two short-chain fatty acids, common byproducts of dietary fiber digestion, cause direct epigenetic changes and alter gene expression, which have anti-cancer properties. …
Deadly diets contributing to gastrointestinal cancer
Two recent studies expand on existing evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy may protect against the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including bowel cancer, and improve the outcomes of these diseases. …
High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to accelerated biological aging
High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet. …
Gut microbiota play key role in daily stress response regulation
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota play in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body’s circadian rhythms. …
A potential non-invasive stool test and novel therapy for endometriosis
Identification of distinct stool metabolites in women with endometriosis may lead to noninvasive diagnostic tests and treatments. …
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
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