Gut Health

How Gut Bacteria Help Block Cancer-Linked Compounds Before They Form

New research reveals how everyday foods interact with the microbiome to reduce the risk of harmful chemical reactions inside the body.

What Low Body Weight Reveals About the Gut Microbiome

New research from Japan shows that underweight women had lower gut diversity and more inflammation-linked bacteria, even when their diets looked the same.

What the Gut’s 'Second Brain' Reveals About Immune and Digestive Health

New research from Mass General Brigham shows how gut neurons respond to bacteria, parasites and allergens, offering clues to how the body stays in balance.

Early Gut Microbes May Shape Kids’ Emotional Health

A UCLA study links toddlers’ gut bacteria to brain networks tied to anxiety and depression years later.

Gluten Sensitivity Without Celiac Disease May Affect One in 10 People

A large global analysis finds that many people report reactions to gluten or wheat despite no medical diagnosis and the causes may extend beyond food itself.

When Hunger Changes What We Smell

A new study shows that missing even one essential nutrient can rewire the brain’s senses, guiding animals toward the foods, and microbes, that help them survive.

Why a Little Gas Might Be Good for Your Gut

Scientists uncover how hydrogen gas, the kind behind flatulence, helps keep the gut balanced and healthy.

How a Dangerous E. Coli Strain Outsmarts the Gut

Scientists find that a foodborne pathogen can block the gut’s natural defense, offering clues to new ways of preventing infection.

Feeding Preterm Babies Milk From Day One Found Safe in Major Study

New research shows that babies born up to 10 weeks early can be milk-fed immediately after birth without higher risk of gut complications.

Exercise Helps Offset Junk Food’s Effects on the Brain

New research shows how physical activity can counteract the mood-related impact of high-fat, high-sugar diets by changing hormones and gut microbes.

Psoriasis Gene May Also Affect Gut Health, Study Finds

Scientists discover that a genetic mutation linked to psoriasis may also slow digestion and weaken the gut’s defenses, revealing a surprising connection between skin and gut inflammation.

What Your Microbiome Really Needs and What It Doesn’t

UBC microbiologist Brett Finlay explains how diet, exercise and lifestyle shape your body’s microbial ecosystem, and why most probiotics are not worth your money.

The Science Behind Why Pasta Holds Its Shape

Researchers uncover how gluten and salt work together to give pasta its structure and texture.

Kefir and Fiber Combo Reduces Inflammation More Than Omega-3s

Researchers say pairing fermented probiotics with prebiotic fiber may better support gut and immune health than single supplements.

Study Links Stable Gut Bacteria to Healthy Childhood Growth

New research suggests that a child’s microbiome may be as important as diet in preventing undernutrition.

Gut Fungus May Shape Alcohol Cravings, Study Finds

Tufts researchers show that Candida albicans overgrowth in the gut alters brain chemistry tied to reward and motivation.

The Hidden Gut Viruses That Could Change How We Understand Digestion

Researchers discover hundreds of new gut viruses that may influence how food and inflammation shape digestive health.

New Iron Supplement Targets Gut Health, Not Just Anemia

Researchers combined iron, probiotics and prebiotics into a single formula that restored iron levels in mice without the usual stomach side effects.

How Food Reform Could Reshape Health and the Economy

A sweeping new U.K. report outlines how transforming diets, farms and land use could save billions and secure a healthier future, with global implications.

New Guidelines Show Kiwis Could Help Ease Chronic Constipation

The first evidence-based dietary recommendations for constipation highlight kiwi fruit, rye bread, mineral water and specific supplements, while questioning long-standing advice to simply 'eat more fiber.'

Could a Keto Diet Help Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s?

Early animal research from the University of Missouri suggests a high-fat, low-carb diet may help preserve brain energy in females with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Can a Healthier Gut Help Improve Mental Health?

A new review strengthens the evidence linking gut bacteria to mood, stress and brain chemistry, showing how diet might play a role in future treatments.

Gut Bacteria and Nanotech Offer Hope for Digestive Pain Relief

Scientists uncover how a gut microbe may trigger pain and test a new way to block it with nanoparticles.

‘Good’ Gut Bacteria May Help Support Pregnancy, Study Suggests

In a new study in mice, scientists found that Bifidobacterium breve, a beneficial gut bacterium, helped the placenta produce hormones linked to healthy pregnancy outcomes.

Early Research Shows Microplastics May Shift Gut Bacteria

A small human-sample study found that microplastics can change the mix of gut microbes, echoing patterns seen in depression and colorectal cancer.