Tea Extract Boosts Gut Health in Geese
Researchers gave some geese a special tea extract called tea polyphenols mixed into their food for 18 weeks to see if it would improve their digestive health. …
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New Bacteria Strain Shows Promise as a Natural Gut Health Helper
Scientists discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UFTM 2.9 has strong potential to be used as a probiotic—a beneficial …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Healthy Eating Help Cancer Patients' Gut Health
Researchers looked at 51 studies to understand how exercise, diet, and other factors affect the helpful bacteria in cancer patients' stomachs. They found that …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Inflammation and Boost Immunity
Scientists discovered three new strains of beneficial bacteria called Parabacteroides distasonis that live in healthy human guts. In laboratory tests, these …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help You Digest Milk Better?
Many people around the world struggle to digest lactose, a natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. When your body doesn't make enough of an enzyme …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Bloated From Fiber (And Others Don't)
Researchers studied 41 people who experience belly bloating to understand why certain high-fiber foods cause problems for some folks but not others. They gave …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Prevent Stomach Cancer
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called Icariside II, found in a plant called Epimedium, might help protect against stomach cancer development. …
Read MorePlant Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Fixing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called portulaca oleracea polysaccharide (POP) on mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight …
Read MoreDoes Gut Bacteria Overgrowth Really Affect Your Blood Tests?
Researchers tested 162 adults to see if having too many bacteria in the small intestine (a condition called SIBO) actually changes blood test results. While …
Read MoreGum Disease May Trigger Gut Problems Through Bacteria Changes
Researchers discovered that gum disease (periodontitis) can cause inflammation in your intestines by changing the bacteria in your gut. When gum disease …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Fermented Food May Help Lower Cholesterol
Researchers studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that comes from paocai, a traditional fermented Chinese vegetable. In …
Read MorePlant Compounds in Spicy Foods May Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists tested four natural compounds found in common foods—including those in peppers, garlic, and licorice—to see if they could reduce inflammation in …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Shape Baby's Gut Health
Researchers looked at how the food a pregnant person eats might affect the healthy bacteria in both the mother's and baby's digestive systems after birth. By …
Read MoreWhy Your Gut Bacteria Differ Based on Your Ethnicity
Scientists have discovered that people from different ethnic backgrounds have different types of bacteria living in their guts, and this matters for their …
Read MoreChicken Gut Bacteria: Sorghum Works as Well as Corn
Researchers studied how different grains and special enzymes affect the bacteria living in chicken stomachs. They raised 1,500 chickens for six weeks, feeding …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Probiotics Alive in Your Stomach
Scientists created a special protective coating for helpful bacteria called probiotics that keeps them alive as they travel through your digestive system. …
Read MoreHow Plant-Based Foods Change Your Gut Bacteria for the Better
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that affect your health in big ways. Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to understand how eating more …
Read MorePersonalized Diet Works as Well as Standard IBS Advice
Researchers tested two different eating approaches for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and changes in bathroom …
Read MoreCan a Low-FODMAP Diet Help Stomach Discomfort?
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving over 4,300 people to see if eating fewer fermentable carbohydrates (called FODMAPs) could help people with …
Read MoreSpecial Food Combo Helps Baby Pigs Stay Healthy After Weaning
When baby pigs are separated from their mothers and start eating solid food, they often get sick and don't eat well. Scientists tested whether adding two …
Read MoreWhy Your Stomach Acid Matters More Than You Think
Scientists studied a special type of fish to understand how stomach acid helps our bodies digest food and use energy. They found that without stomach acid, the …
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Gut Bacteria Helps You Eat Healthier
Researchers in Turkey studied 420 adults to see if knowing about gut bacteria (the tiny organisms living in your stomach) connects to eating healthier and …
Read MoreWhy Some People Have Diarrhea for Months: A Doctor's Guide
Diarrhea that lasts more than 4 weeks affects millions of Americans, but doctors now understand it better than ever. This review from JAMA explains that most …
Read MoreDoes Gluten Really Cause Gut Inflammation? What Rats Reveal
Researchers wanted to know if eating gluten causes inflammation in the gut, especially since many people avoid it even without needing to. They fed rats …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Supplement Helps Protect Gut Health During Heat Stress
When our bodies get too hot, our digestive system can suffer damage that affects how well we absorb nutrients and fight infections. Researchers tested a …
Read MoreGood Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus taiwanensis may protect against gallstone formation. When mice ate an …
Read MoreWhy Celiac Disease Is Hard to Diagnose (And How to Spot It)
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten triggers the body's immune system to attack the small intestine. About 1 in 100 people have it, but many …
Read MoreYour Gut Cells Remember What You Eat
Scientists discovered something surprising about the cells that line your intestines: they have a kind of memory of the foods you eat, especially fatty foods. …
Read MoreNatural Herb Mix Helps Rabbits Stay Healthy in Hot Weather
Researchers tested whether a mixture of thyme (an herb) and a helpful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis could help rabbits grow better and stay healthier when …
Read MoreTiny Bugs in Cow Stomachs Make Vitamins We Need
Scientists discovered that cows, sheep, and other grazing animals have special bacteria living in their stomachs that make important vitamins. Researchers …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural substance called ferulic acid could help chickens grow faster and maintain healthier fat levels. They fed 640 young …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Survives Digestion Better When Wrapped in Protective Coating
Scientists tested a new type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lbio1 to see if it could survive the journey through your stomach and …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Mix May Help Protect Your Heart
Researchers tested whether a combination of helpful bacteria and a special sugar could protect mice from heart disease caused by eating too much cholesterol. …
Read MoreYour Gut and Brain Talk to Each Other—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists have discovered that your digestive system is constantly communicating with your brain, and when this conversation breaks down, it can cause …
Read MoreNew Ways to Keep Probiotics Alive on Their Journey Through Your Gut
Probiotics are helpful bacteria that can improve your digestion and immune system, but they often die before reaching your intestines because of stomach acid …
Read MoreNew Technology Helps Scientists Understand How Your Gut Absorbs Food
Scientists have created a new laboratory tool that better mimics how your real gut works when absorbing nutrients from food. Instead of using old-fashioned …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Coating Could Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scientists created a special protective coating for beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that helps them survive the journey through your digestive system and …
Read MoreSpecial Tea and Millet Mix May Help Fight Weight Gain
Researchers tested a combination of Fu brick tea extract and millet in mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight management. The mixture …
Read MoreCan a Natural Supplement Help Young Sheep Stay Healthy?
Researchers tested whether a natural substance called humic acid could help young lambs stay healthier and grow better. They gave one group of lambs regular …
Read MoreToo Much Protein May Harm Your Gut Differently for Men and Women
Researchers studied how eating too much protein affects the gut health of males and females differently. They fed young pigs either a high-protein diet or a …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Against Gluten Damage
Scientists discovered that certain helpful bacteria might protect intestinal cells from damage caused by gluten. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, …
Read MoreBetter Yogurt: Scientists Add Vitamins D and B12 That Actually Work
Researchers created a new type of yogurt packed with vitamins D3 and B12 using tiny fat-based capsules called liposomes. These capsules protect the vitamins so …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Break Down a Common Body Compound
Scientists studied how certain bacteria in your gut digest hyaluronan, a substance found naturally in your body and in some supplements. Using advanced lab …
Read MoreAI-Powered Waiting Room: How Computers Help IBS Patients Get Faster Care
Researchers created a new computer-based system to help doctors decide which patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) need which type of diet help. Instead …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria From Ocean Vents May Boost Immunity
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria living in hot ocean vents that could work as a natural probiotic to help your body fight infections. In lab …
Read MoreHow City Life Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria in Ethiopia
Researchers studied the gut bacteria of about 200 children living in urban Ethiopia and discovered something surprising: their bacteria look more like children …
Read MoreBerry Compound May Help Restore Gut Health After Antibiotics
When people take antibiotics, the medication can kill helpful bacteria in their gut along with the harmful ones. This study found that ellagic acid—a natural …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Clock Matters When You Drink Alcohol
Your body runs on a 24-hour internal clock that controls everything from sleep to digestion. New research shows that alcohol disrupts this natural rhythm, and …
Read MoreWhy Your Probiotics Might Not Work (And How Science Is Fixing That)
Scientists are discovering that probiotics don't work the same way for everyone because our bodies, gut bacteria, and lifestyles are all different. This review …
Read MoreBelly Bugs and Cancer: How Stomach Bacteria Change as Disease Develops
Scientists studied how the bacteria living in our stomachs change as gastric (stomach) cancer develops. They looked at people with healthy stomachs, those with …
Read MoreMany IBS Patients Also React to Gluten—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers surveyed over 5,000 young Italian adults to understand how many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also have trouble with gluten. They …
Read MoreLive or Dead Bacteria Both Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HY2782 can protect your gut from inflammation and damage, whether …
Read MoreWhy Kids and Adults Get Different Symptoms of Throat Inflammation
Researchers in Colombia studied 286 people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition where the throat becomes inflamed and swollen. They compared 143 …
Read MoreOrange Peels May Help Protect Your Pancreas From Unhealthy Diets
Researchers discovered that a natural substance found in citrus peels called polysaccharide might protect your pancreas from damage caused by eating too much …
Read MoreNight Shift Work May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied 240 people to see if working night shifts affects the helpful bacteria living in your stomach and intestines. They found that night shift …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria: Nature's Shield Against Dangerous Infections
Scientists reviewed decades of research on how the bacteria living in your gut protect you from getting sick with dangerous drug-resistant infections. Your gut …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Fiber Triggers Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered why not eating enough fiber causes problems in your gut. When you don't eat fiber, your gut bacteria send out tiny particles called …
Read MoreNew Way to Protect Helpful Bacteria in Food
Scientists created a special protective coating for beneficial bacteria called Bacillus clausii that can survive heat and digestion better than before. They …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Pill Fixes Gut Damage from Fatty Foods
Eating too much fatty food can mess up the helpful bacteria in your stomach and damage your gut's protective lining. Scientists tested a special type of …
Read MoreEating Pear Peels May Help Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered that compounds found in pear peels might help protect against ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation in the …
Read MoreHow Sugar and Fake Sweeteners Change Your Gut Bacteria
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much sugar and artificial sweeteners can harm the helpful bacteria living in your stomach and …
Read MoreSpecial Capsules Help Probiotics Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists created tiny capsules made of alginate (a natural substance from seaweed) to protect helpful bacteria as they travel through your digestive system. …
Read MoreFermented Rice May Help Grow Healthy Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that fermented rice made with a special mold called Aspergillus oryzae contains an enzyme that helps a beneficial gut bacteria called …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Treatment Stops Piglet Diarrhea and Boosts Gut Health
When baby piglets are weaned (switched from mother's milk to solid food), they often get sick with diarrhea because their gut bacteria get out of balance. …
Read MoreSpecial Eating Pattern May Help Calm Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Researchers tested whether a special eating pattern called a fasting-mimicking diet could help people with Crohn's disease—a condition that causes inflammation …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Turn Sesame Seeds Into Healthy Compounds
Scientists discovered a special enzyme in gut bacteria that transforms sesamin, a beneficial compound found in sesame seeds, into even more useful forms your …
Read MoreDead Bacteria That Help You: The New Gut Health Breakthrough
Scientists are discovering that you don't need living bacteria to get health benefits—dead bacteria and their byproducts, called postbiotics, might work just …
Read MoreScientists Learn to Edit Probiotic Bacteria for Better Health Benefits
Researchers have figured out how to safely edit the genes of Bifidobacterium lactis, a popular probiotic bacteria found in yogurt and supplements. By using a …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Key to Fighting Childhood Obesity
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might play a bigger role in childhood obesity than we thought. This research …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Boosts Crohn's Disease Treatment Results
Researchers studied 34 people with Crohn's disease who weren't responding well to a newer medication called ustekinumab. They split the group into two: one …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Control How Your Body Uses Bile Acid
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in how your body processes bile acid—a digestive fluid that helps …
Read MoreHow Your Child's Gut Bacteria Affect Brain Health and Digestion
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your child's stomach and intestines play a huge role in their overall health—not just …
Read MoreWhat Happens to Horse Digestion When Diet Changes?
Researchers studied how horses' digestive systems adapt when switching from grass hay to a processed grain-based diet. Twelve horses were gradually introduced …
Read MoreNew Test Detects How Probiotics Change Your Gut Health
Scientists developed a new way to analyze the tiny smell-producing chemicals in poop to understand how probiotics and gluten affect gut health. They studied 50 …
Read MorePlant Proteins May Help Older Adults Have Healthier Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how different types of protein affect the gut bacteria of people aged 60-80. They found that eating more plant-based proteins (like beans …
Read MoreGut Fungi May Play a Role in Gallstone Formation
Researchers discovered that people with gallstones have different types of fungi living in their gut compared to healthy people. In mouse studies, they found …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Shapes Your Gut's Immune System
Scientists discovered a special type of immune cell in your small intestine that acts like a peacekeeper, keeping your gut calm and healthy. These cells, …
Read MoreDo Probiotic Supplements Really Improve Your Gut Health?
Researchers looked at 47 studies involving over 1,000 healthy people to see if probiotic supplements (the "good bacteria" pills many people take) actually make …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Use Plant Nutrients Better
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Enterococcus sp. rutin_18 can transform a plant compound called rutin into a more useful form …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Could Help Predict Celiac Disease Before It Gets Worse
Researchers discovered that people with potential celiac disease have intestines that are working overtime to repair themselves. By looking at tiny samples of …
Read MoreCould a Soybean Compound Help Your Mouth and Stomach Stay Healthy?
Scientists are studying a natural compound called lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) found in soybeans and certain herbs to see if it might protect our mouths and …
Read MoreFood Fixes for Chemo Side Effects: What Science Says Works
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience serious digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Researchers reviewed the best …
Read MoreCan a Probiotic Help Stop Weight Gain from Fatty Foods?
Scientists wanted to understand how eating lots of fatty foods changes the tiny bacteria living in our stomachs, and whether a specific probiotic called …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Break Down Harmful Compounds in Cooked Meat
When we cook meat at high temperatures, it creates harmful compounds called AGEs that our bodies struggle to break down. Scientists discovered that a common …
Read MoreNew Fiber Treatment May Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Scientists modified a natural fiber called konjac glucomannan by adding special chemical groups to it. They wanted to see if this change would help improve the …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism in Children
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in our stomachs and intestines might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review looks at …
Read MoreBetter Probiotics: Scientists Grow Stronger Healthy Bacteria
Scientists discovered a new way to grow beneficial bacteria called Bifidobacterium adolescentis that makes them stronger and more effective. By using a special …
Read MoreWhy Some Pancreas Patients Skip Their Medicine (And How to Help)
Researchers studied over 1,000 patients with chronic pancreatitis who need to take pancreatic enzyme pills to help digest food. They found that about 1 in 5 …
Read MoreWhy Cows Get Sick From Too Much Grain: A Guide to Rumen Health
Dairy and beef cattle can develop a painful stomach condition called subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) when they eat too much grain and not enough hay or grass. …
Read MoreWhy the Same Probiotic Works Differently for Different People
Scientists are discovering that probiotics—the helpful bacteria in supplements and foods—don't work the same way for everyone around the world. This happens …
Read MoreSpecial Yogurt Bacteria Help Your Body Fight Food Poisoning
Scientists discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria found in yogurt and healthy animal guts can protect you from Salmonella food poisoning. This …
Read MoreNew Chicken Probiotic Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a new type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus acidilactici P10 from Iranian chickens that could help keep animals healthy. Using …
Read MoreUnderstanding Celiac Disease: What You Need to Know
Celiac disease is a condition where the body's immune system reacts badly to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. About 1 in 100 people in Europe …
Read MoreSpecial Clay Additive Boosts Chicken Gut Health and Growth
Researchers tested a new feed additive made from copper-loaded clay (called Cu-MMT) in chickens to see if it could improve their digestive health. Over 21 …
Read MoreA Gut Chemical May Help Control Water Balance in Your Colon
Scientists discovered that a natural substance in your gut called lithocholic acid (LCA) may help control how much water and salt your colon releases. This …
Read MoreHow Nutrition Affects Hospital Patients' Quality of Life After Going Home
Researchers followed 619 patients with digestive and cancer-related illnesses for one year after they left the hospital to see how their quality of life …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast May Help People Stop Steroid Medications for Colitis
Researchers in Japan studied over 1,600 people with ulcerative colitis (a disease that causes inflammation in the digestive system) to see if skipping …
Read MoreGoat Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Colons, Study Shows
Researchers tested whether goat milk could help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful condition that inflames the colon. Using rats with artificially induced …
Read MoreAncient Exercise and Heat Therapy May Help Seniors with Digestion Problems
Researchers are testing whether an ancient Chinese exercise routine called Baduanjin, combined with a special heat therapy box, can help older adults with …
Read MoreDo Food Additives Harm Your Gut? What Science Found
Researchers wanted to know if common food additives called emulsifiers might damage our digestive system and cause inflammation. They had 60 healthy people …
Read MoreHow Your Small Intestine Keeps Your Body Healthy
Your small intestine is like a busy control center that does much more than just digest food. Scientists have discovered that different parts of your small …
Read MoreHow Moving to the City Changes the Fungi in Your Gut
Researchers in Burkina Faso discovered that people living in cities have fewer types of fungi in their digestive systems compared to people living in rural …
Read MoreFish Oil's Cancer-Fighting Power Depends on a Hidden Gut Enzyme
Scientists discovered why fish oil supplements work differently for different people when it comes to preventing colon cancer. The key is an enzyme called …
Read MoreWhy Your Stomach Might Suffer When Your Pituitary Gland Isn't Working Right
Your pituitary gland is a tiny but powerful part of your brain that controls many hormones in your body. When it doesn't work properly, it can cause problems …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast from Thai Food Could Help Your Body Absorb More Nutrients
Researchers found a special type of yeast in traditional Thai fermented foods that might help your body absorb nutrients better. This yeast, called Pichia …
Read MoreDo Stomach Acid Drugs Really Cause Vitamin B12 Problems?
Millions of people take medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn and ulcers. For years, doctors worried …
Read MoreWhat Do Pet Tortoises Really Want to Eat?
Scientists studied what food red-footed tortoises prefer and how well their bodies digest different diets. They tested three types of food: one high in fiber, …
Read MoreMaking Pomegranate Compounds More Powerful for Your Gut
Scientists found a way to make ellagic acid—a healthy compound from pomegranate peels—work much better in your body. They used a special wrapping technique …
Read MoreWhat Your Colon Reveals: Age and Gender Patterns in 2,500+ Scans
Researchers in Saudi Arabia looked at over 2,500 colonoscopy scans to understand what problems doctors find in people's colons and whether age or gender …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Treat Bloating and Belly Swelling
European medical experts have created new guidelines to help doctors better understand and treat bloating and abdominal swelling. These are two of the most …
Read MoreHow Keto Diet Changes Your Gut and Affects Your Health
Scientists reviewed what happens in your digestive system when you eat a ketogenic diet—a diet high in fat and very low in carbs. Your gut does much more than …
Read MoreTwo New Gut Bacteria Could Help Fight Inflammation and Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered two new types of bacteria living in human gut that show promise as natural health helpers. These bacteria, found in a healthy person's …
Read MoreWhy Fiber is Your Body's Best Friend: What Science Says
Fiber is a part of plant foods that your body can't digest, but it's incredibly important for your health. Scientists have found that eating enough fiber can …
Read MoreMushrooms May Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Researchers tested two common edible mushrooms—button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms—to see if they could help your gut bacteria. They found that special parts …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Tea May Protect Your Stomach From Alcohol Damage
Researchers studied an herbal tea called Ampelopsis grossedentata that has been used in China for over 1,000 years to prevent hangover symptoms. In laboratory …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles May Harm Your Gut More if You Eat Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that microscopic plastic particles found in our environment may damage the protective lining of your intestines, but only if you eat a …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Struggles to Break Down Histamine (And What to Do)
Your body has an enzyme called diamine oxidase (DAO) that breaks down histamine, a chemical that can cause headaches, stomach problems, and allergy-like …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Found in Ginseng Could Help Your Gut
Scientists discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus B3421 living in ginseng plants. They read the complete genetic code of …
Read MoreSpecial Sugars That Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists have discovered that certain types of simple sugars called oligosaccharides can do much more than just taste sweet. These special sugars help feed …
Read MoreAncient Plant Dendrobium: What Science Says About Its Health Benefits
Dendrobium officinale is a plant that people in Asia have used for over 2,000 years to stay healthy. Scientists recently reviewed 10 years of research to …
Read MoreWhy Kids with Autism Have Different Gut Bacteria
Researchers compared the gut bacteria of 10 boys with autism to 10 boys without autism, all around age 6. They found that children with autism have different …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help IBS and Boost a Helpful Gut Hormone
Researchers studied 30 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who followed a special diet low in certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates for 12 weeks. They …
Read MorePlant Compound May Protect Your Gut During Radiation Treatment
Scientists discovered that rutin, a natural substance found in plants, might help protect your intestines from damage caused by radiation therapy. In …
Read MoreCan Plant-Based Proteins Help Fix Digestive Problems?
Researchers reviewed 66 scientific studies to see if eating more plant-based proteins could help people with common digestive diseases like fatty liver …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Stroke Risk
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut might be connected to stroke risk. Researchers compared the gut bacteria and blood chemicals of …
Read MoreScientists Create Artificial Intestines to Test Drugs Safely
Researchers have developed a new way to grow human intestinal tissue in the lab using stem cells. This artificial intestine mimics how a real intestine works, …
Read MoreNew Hope for Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gluten-Free Diet
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks itself when someone eats gluten, a protein found in wheat and similar grains. …
Read MoreTiny Bacteria Packages Could Be the Future of Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that bacteria in your gut produce tiny packages called membrane vesicles that might help fight disease and improve health. Unlike …
Read MoreCricket Powder May Help Calm IBS Symptoms and Reduce Inflammation
Researchers tested whether a powder made from crickets could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects about 1 in 9 people …
Read MoreRed Algae Supplement Helps Heal Inflamed Colons in Study
Researchers tested a natural red pigment called astaxanthin to see if it could help heal inflamed colons in mice. The supplement appeared to work by …
Read MoreHow Baby Rabbit Guts Change When They Start Eating Solid Food
When baby rabbits transition from mother's milk to solid food, their intestines go through major changes at the cellular level. Scientists studied these …
Read MoreArtificial Sweetener Changes Gut Bacteria in People With Diabetes
Researchers studied what happens to gut bacteria when people with type 2 diabetes replace sugar in their coffee and tea with sucralose, an artificial …
Read MoreHow Different Types of Fiber Change Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists tested three different types of a special fiber called beta-glucan to see how they affect the helpful bacteria living in your gut. These bacteria …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in controlling your cholesterol and fat levels in your blood. …
Read MoreCoffee Waste Could Help Your Gut Bacteria Thrive
Scientists discovered that coffee silverskin—the thin layer removed from coffee beans—might be good for your digestive health. When they tested this coffee …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Byproducts May Speed Up Colon Cancer Growth
Researchers discovered that two compounds made by gut bacteria—called TMA and TMAO—may help colon cancer cells grow faster and spread more easily. In lab …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Hidden Role in Young People's Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your body might be connected to why more young people are getting cancer. Over the past 30 …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Feeds Your Gut's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how different foods affect the tiny organisms living in our stomachs, called gut bacteria. They found that people who ate a Mediterranean …
Read MoreNew Way to Add Gut-Healthy Kefir to Cheese
Scientists found a clever way to mix kefir—a fermented milk drink full of good bacteria—into cheese using tiny structures called nanofibrils. These nanofibrils …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Your Gut from Inflammation
Researchers tested a type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCS2 to see if it could protect mice from gut inflammation. When mice …
Read MoreBetter Care for Belly Blood Flow Problems in Older Adults
When blood vessels that feed the stomach and intestines get narrower over time, it can cause serious problems—especially in older people. This review looked at …
Read MoreSpecial Mineral Helps Chickens Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether a natural mineral called zeolite could improve the health of chickens raised for meat. They fed 240 baby chicks different amounts of …
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Probiotics: What They Are and How They Help
Probiotics are living microorganisms that can help your body stay healthy. Scientists have been studying these beneficial bacteria for years, from traditional …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Stop Antibiotic-Related Diarrhea?
Researchers looked at 47 studies involving over 15,000 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria supplements) could prevent a serious type of diarrhea caused …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Bounce Back Fast After a Colonoscopy
Researchers followed 15 healthy adults to see what happens to the helpful bacteria in their gut after a colonoscopy procedure. They found that the …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Extract Iron from Blood to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered how common bacteria living in your digestive system break down heme (a component of blood) to get iron they need to survive. Researchers …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Scientists discovered that eating cocoa powder might help improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. In this study, researchers gave mice either …
Read MorePopular Vanadium Supplements May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied what happens when people take high-dose vanadium supplements (a mineral promoted for blood sugar control) over a long time. Using mice, …
Read MoreWhy Your Stomach Feels Off: New Clues About Digestion Problems
Scientists are discovering that stomach problems like indigestion and slow digestion aren't just about your stomach—they involve your brain, gut bacteria, and …
Read MorePlant-Based Tube Feeding Works Well for Home Patients
Researchers tested a new plant-based liquid food designed for people who need tube feeding at home. Forty-one patients used this special formula for up to 13 …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Keep Your Bones Strong
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play an important role in keeping your bones healthy and strong. These …
Read MoreMost Parents Don't Know How to Use Probiotics for Kids Safely
Researchers in Serbia asked 1,625 parents about their knowledge and use of probiotics for young children. They found that while most parents have tried …
Read MoreWhat Foods Trigger Stomach Discomfort? New Answers About Digestion
Millions of people experience uncomfortable stomach symptoms like bloating and pain after eating, a condition called functional dyspepsia. Scientists reviewed …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Your Gut Health as You Age
As we get older, our bodies naturally change, including how our digestive system works. Scientists discovered that vitamin D plays a crucial role in keeping …
Read MoreSelenium Supplement Protects Gut Health from Damaged Cooking Oil
Researchers discovered that a selenium compound called selenomethionine can protect the intestines from damage caused by oxidized soybean oil—oil that's been …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help You Exercise Better? What Science Actually Shows
Researchers looked at 18 different studies to see if changing your gut bacteria through food, supplements, or exercise could help athletes perform better. Your …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese medicine called Shigyakusan to see if it could prevent gallstones in mice. Gallstones form when too much cholesterol …
Read MoreCamel Milk May Help Your Gut Bacteria and Fight Body Damage
Researchers gave mice different types of camel milk for four weeks to see how it affected their bodies. They found that camel milk—especially when fermented …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Young Minks Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) could help young female minks grow better and stay healthier. They fed 96 …
Read MoreNew Way to Protect Healthy Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists created tiny gel beads that can safely deliver beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) to your digestive system. They tested six different types of …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Discovered That May Help Your Health
Scientists found three new types of bacteria living in human guts that could act like natural health helpers. These bacteria were discovered in fecal samples …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Makes a Vitamin B12 Helper
Scientists discovered how a helpful bacteria in your gut called Akkermansia muciniphila makes an important nutrient called cobamide, which is related to …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: Foods That Help or Hurt Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. Scientists are discovering that what you eat plays a big role in …
Read MorePsyllium Fiber: A Natural Supplement That May Help Your Digestion and Heart
Psyllium husk is a natural fiber from plant seeds that's been used as a health supplement for years. Scientists have discovered it can help you feel fuller …
Read MoreCitrus Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers found that limonene, a natural compound found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, may help reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Heal Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how changing what you eat can help people with ulcerative colitis, a painful gut condition. They discovered that certain diets work by …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Senses Food and Controls Your Hunger
Scientists are discovering that your body has special sensors throughout your digestive system that detect different nutrients and help control how much you …
Read MoreNatural Food Carriers Could Help Medicine Reach Your Gut Better
Scientists are exploring a new way to deliver helpful nutrients and medicines to your intestines using natural carriers made from food. The challenge is that …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Dogs With Serious Intestinal Protein Loss
Researchers studied 58 dogs with a serious intestinal condition called protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), where the intestines leak important proteins into the …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Help Your Body Break Down Alcohol
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BGI-J9 that appears to have powerful health benefits. By studying its …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Liver Disease
Researchers looked at how the food people eat affects the tiny bacteria living in their stomachs, especially in people with advanced liver disease from …
Read MoreCan Shiitake Mushrooms Fix Your Gut Health?
Researchers tested whether adding shiitake mushrooms to an unhealthy Western diet could improve gut health in mice. They found that mice eating a high-fat diet …
Read MoreFish Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Link to Bowel Disease
Scientists studying a mutant fish discovered an important connection between how cells process materials inside them and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The …
Read MoreCan Fiber and Plant Foods Help Prevent Gut Pouches?
Diverticular disease happens when small pouches form in your colon (large intestine), causing pain and discomfort. Scientists reviewed research showing that …
Read MoreMaple Syrup and Healthy Bacteria Help Young Pigs Grow Better
Scientists tested whether a special supplement made from maple syrup and a helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis could improve the health of young pigs …
Read MoreCapsule vs. Powder Probiotics: Which Survives Your Stomach?
Scientists compared two ways to deliver beneficial bacteria to your gut: encapsulated (in a protective capsule) versus free (loose powder). Using lab models …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Could Be the Next Probiotic Superstar
Scientists discovered that a type of bacteria called Geobacillus might be a great new probiotic—the kind of helpful bacteria you find in yogurt and …
Read MoreWhen Stomach Surgery Doesn't Work the Second Time
Doctors sometimes use a special camera procedure called G-POEM to help people whose stomachs don't empty food properly (a condition called gastroparesis). This …
Read MoreNew Ways to Keep Probiotics Alive in Your Gut
Scientists are working on better ways to deliver probiotics—the good bacteria that help your health—to your gut. The problem is that most probiotics die before …
Read MorePlant-Based Milk Gets a Healthy Upgrade With Natural Ingredients
Researchers created a healthier version of plant-based milk by adding natural extracts from dates, mustard seeds, and turmeric. They tested three types of …
Read MoreNew Walnut-Based Zinc Supplement May Work Better Than Regular Zinc Pills
Scientists created a new type of zinc supplement by combining walnut proteins with zinc. In lab tests, this new supplement stayed stable in the stomach and was …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered a special type of bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HP-B1280 that might help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …
Read MoreTree Gum Supplement Changes Gut Bacteria and Brain Activity in Fish
Scientists studied how gum arabic, a natural fiber from acacia trees, affects the health of zebrafish by looking at their gut bacteria, brain activity, and …
Read MoreBee Bread Bacteria Could Be the Next Probiotic Superstar
Scientists discovered special bacteria living in bee bread (pollen stored by bees) that might work great as probiotics—the good bacteria that help your gut. …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts from Fermented Horsemeat Could Be Good for Your Gut
Scientists in China discovered helpful yeasts living in traditional fermented horsemeat products that might be beneficial for digestive health. They tested 44 …
Read MoreProbiotics Help Cancer Patients Feel Better After Surgery
Researchers looked at 18 different studies involving 1,246 women who had surgery for endometrial cancer (a type of uterine cancer). They wanted to see if …
Read MoreSpecial Berry Supplement May Help Fix Constipation Naturally
Researchers discovered that a special supplement made from hawthorn berries and helpful bacteria may relieve constipation by protecting your gut cells. In …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk Factors
Scientists discovered a new type of bacteria called Paracoccus sp. PS1 that could help protect your heart and reduce diabetes risk. This bacteria has a special …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Stronger Bones
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in keeping your bones strong. This review looked at how gut …
Read MoreWhere You Live Matters More Than Your Genes for Gut Health
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of 102 people from three different hill tribes in Northern Thailand to understand what shapes our digestive health. They …
Read MoreHow Strict Low-Calorie Keto Diets Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at 14 different studies to understand how very-low-calorie ketogenic diets (a strict, high-fat, low-carb eating plan) affect the trillions …
Read MoreApp Plus Coaching Helps IBS Symptoms Get Better
A new study tested whether a smartphone app combined with health coaching could help people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) feel better. IBS is a condition …
Read MoreAncient Spice Helps Fix Upset Stomachs and Sharpens Your Brain
Researchers tested a special form of asafoetida, a spice used in cooking for thousands of years, to see if it could help people with chronic indigestion and …
Read MoreSheep Milk May Help Reduce Gut Inflammation in New Study
Researchers tested whether sheep milk could help treat inflammatory bowel disease in mice with colitis, a condition that causes gut inflammation. They found …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Ease Arthritis Pain and Movement
Researchers tested whether a special blend of beneficial bacteria called probiotics could help people with knee arthritis move better and feel less pain. Over …
Read MoreGut Disease Rising Fast in East Asia: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a painful condition affecting the digestive system—across five East Asian countries from 1990 to 2021. …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Chemicals May Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists discovered that a chemical made by gut bacteria called deoxycholic acid (DCA) may play a major role in causing stomach, intestinal, and throat …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Before Weight Loss Surgery Help Reduce Inflammation?
Researchers wanted to know if taking special bacteria supplements (probiotics) before weight loss surgery could help reduce inflammation and improve health …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Lower IBS Risk
Researchers studied over 175,000 people to see if eating foods that are good for gut bacteria could help prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They created a …
Read MoreHow Bacteria in a Horse's Gut Keep Them Healthy
A horse's digestive system is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that work like a team to keep the animal healthy. These bacteria help break down food, absorb …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation …
Read MoreReal Food Beats Shakes for Healthy Gut Bacteria During Weight Loss
Researchers compared two ways to lose weight quickly: eating real food meals versus drinking shakes and eating bars. Both diets had very few calories (800-900 …
Read MoreCan Cranberries and Cruciferous Veggies Heal Inflamed Guts?
Scientists studied whether eating cranberries and cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cabbage) could help repair damaged intestines. They used special …
Read MoreWhat Foods Really Help With Constipation? New Science-Based Guide
Researchers from the British Dietetic Association reviewed 75 scientific studies to create the first complete guide on which foods and supplements actually …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Grab Vitamin B12 Using Tiny Delivery Packages
Scientists discovered that a common gut bacteria called Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron uses a clever system to capture vitamin B12, which it needs to survive. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria in Kefir and Nabeez Could Be Good for Your Gut
Researchers studied bacteria found in two popular fermented drinks—kefir and nabeez—to see if they could work as probiotics (helpful bacteria for your …
Read MoreHigh-Grain Diets Damage Sheep Stomach Lining at the Cellular Level
Researchers fed young sheep a diet high in barley and starch to see what happens to their stomach lining. They found that 10 out of 48 sheep developed damaged …
Read MoreWhy Baby Formula Works Differently for Every Baby
Scientists studied how a special protein in baby formula affects newborn piglets (used as stand-ins for human babies) in different ways. They found that some …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamin A Matters for Baby's Gut Health
A new study shows that when pregnant rats don't get enough vitamin A, their babies have problems with digestion and their immune system doesn't work quite …
Read MoreWhat Baby Calves Inherit From Mom's First Milk
Scientists studied how bacteria from a mother cow's first milk (called colostrum) affects the bacteria living in a baby calf's stomach and intestines. They …
Read MoreWhen a Gluten-Free Diet Isn't Enough: Understanding Stubborn Celiac Disease
Most people with celiac disease feel better when they stop eating gluten. But for some patients, following a strict gluten-free diet doesn't help—their …
Read MoreEating Nutrient-Rich Foods May Lower Ulcerative Colitis Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 109 people with ulcerative colitis (a digestive disease) and 218 healthy people to see if eating certain nutrients made a …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Protect Your Gut from Food Additives
Scientists discovered that a common food additive called polysorbate-80 can cause inflammation in the intestines. In this study, researchers found that a …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Athletes with Constipation Problems
Athletes who train hard sometimes struggle with constipation because of intense exercise, irregular eating, and disrupted sleep schedules. Researchers tested …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Meal Timing and Colon Cancer Risk
Researchers reviewed 20 studies to understand how eating patterns—like when you eat, how often, and whether you skip meals—might affect colon cancer risk. They …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested whether a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus rhamnosus could improve fatty liver disease in rats eating unhealthy, …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Piglets Fight Dangerous Bacteria
Researchers studied how a natural plant compound called berberine could help young piglets recover from a harmful bacterial infection that causes diarrhea. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Against Colon Cancer
Scientists studied a type of bacteria called Streptococcus thermophilus to see if it could help prevent colon cancer. They found that this bacteria works by …
Read MoreLearning to Cook Better May Help Reduce Stomach Problems
Researchers studied 328 young adults to see if cooking skills could help reduce stomach issues like pain, reflux, and diarrhea. They found that people with …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria (And Why It Matters)
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that help you digest food and fight off infections. When you take antibiotics to kill harmful bacteria, they …
Read MoreHow Travel Changes Your Gut Bacteria and What You Can Do
When you travel internationally, especially to developing countries, your gut bacteria go through major changes. Jet lag, new foods, stress, and exposure to …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Beats Standard Advice for Stomach Problems
Researchers tested whether the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating based on foods from countries around the Mediterranean Sea—could help people with irritable …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Supplement Changes Gut Health in Mice
Scientists found a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum that might help improve gut health. They tested this bacteria on mice for two weeks …
Read MoreKeeping Healthy Bacteria Alive During Freezing: A Food Science Breakthrough
Scientists discovered a way to keep beneficial bacteria alive in frozen foods by adding a natural ingredient called glycerol to special food mixtures. When …
Read MoreCan Quinoa Help Keep Your Gut Healthy?
Quinoa, an ancient grain from South America, contains special compounds that scientists believe could help protect your digestive system. Researchers reviewed …
Read MoreEating More Often May Help IBS Symptoms, Study Finds
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied 204 adults to understand how eating habits affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. They found that people who snack …
Read MoreYour Small Intestine's Bacteria Matter More for Weight Than Colon Bacteria
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your small intestine (called the ileum) have a bigger impact on your metabolism and weight than bacteria in …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts in Cheese Could Help Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that certain types of tiny organisms called yeasts naturally live in a traditional Turkish cheese called Tulum. These yeasts might be …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Pregnant Goats Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two natural substances—selenium (a mineral) and anthocyanins (colorful plant compounds from purple corn)—could improve the …
Read MoreDirty Air May Increase Risk of Serious Stomach Bleeding
Researchers studied over 432,000 people in the UK for more than 13 years to see if air pollution affects stomach health. They found that people exposed to …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Your Gut Absorb Nutrients Better
Researchers tested 99 traditional plant medicines to see which ones help the intestines absorb glutamine, an amino acid important for gut health. They …
Read MoreMany People in Doctor's Offices Have Digestion Problems and Poor Nutrition
Researchers visited two doctor's offices in Berlin and asked 248 patients about their eating habits, weight changes, and stomach problems. They found that many …
Read MoreCan Lamb Tripe Help Heal Stomach Lining Damage?
Researchers tested whether a supplement made from lamb tripe combined with vitamin B12 could help people with chronic atrophic gastritis—a condition where the …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria from Pickled Radish Shows Promise for Gut Health
Scientists discovered a type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus L1 in pickled radish and tested whether it's safe and helpful for our …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Affect Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help keep you healthy. When these bacteria get out of balance—a condition called dysbiosis—it can lead to …
Read MoreTiny Viruses in Your Gut May Be Key to Your Health
Scientists are discovering that viruses living in your digestive system play a much bigger role in your health than anyone thought. These viruses, mostly ones …
Read MoreTwo Italian Melons Beat Regular Cucumbers for Taste and Digestion
Researchers compared two traditional Italian melon varieties called 'Barattiere' and 'Scopatizzo' with regular cucumbers to see which people preferred and …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast Helps Your Gut Recover From Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics, they kill bad bacteria but also damage the good bacteria in your gut, which can cause diarrhea and other problems. Scientists tested …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Explain Why Different People Get Weak Bones
Scientists discovered that people with weak bones (osteoporosis) have different types of gut bacteria depending on their specific health pattern. Using …
Read MoreFiber Supplements Help Basketball Players Run Faster and Feel Better
Researchers studied whether eating more fiber could help college basketball players perform better and feel less tired. Twenty young male basketball players …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Soak Up Selenium? What Scientists Found
Scientists tested whether adding selenium (a nutrient your body needs) to probiotic bacteria would help them grow better and absorb more of this mineral. They …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Could Help Protect Your Gut Without Eating More Fiber
Scientists created a special probiotic bacteria that helps protect your gut lining, even when you don't eat enough fiber. The research shows that fiber helps …
Read MoreHow Your Stomach Mixes Food: A Computer Model Reveals the Secrets
Scientists created a detailed computer model of how your stomach works to understand how food gets mixed and broken down by stomach acid. They discovered that …
Read MoreNew Selenium Supplement Made from Plant Extract Shows Promise
Scientists created a new type of dietary supplement by adding selenium (an important mineral) to a plant called Chinese angelica. They used microwave heat to …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Fix Constipation and Improves Gut Health
Researchers tested whether a natural fiber called inulin could help people with chronic constipation. Thirty-nine adults took either 12 grams of inulin (a …
Read MoreHow Menopause and Diet Change Your Gut Bacteria
When women go through menopause, their bodies lose estrogen, which can lead to weight gain. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens by studying how …
Read MoreHow Thyroid Hormone Rebuilds Your Gut During Growth
Scientists studying tadpoles discovered how thyroid hormone controls the complete rebuilding of the intestines during metamorphosis. They found that a specific …
Read MoreCan a Helpful Gut Bacteria Survive as a Probiotic?
Scientists tested whether a specific type of gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila can survive and thrive when taken as a probiotic supplement. Using a …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Young Pig Livers from Stress
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called chlorogenic acid (found in coffee and plants) could protect the livers of young piglets when they …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Survives Your Stomach and Fights Bad Germs
Scientists studied a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum that could become a better probiotic supplement. Unlike regular probiotics, this …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Gut Bacteria Bounce Back After Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics like vancomycin, they kill harmful bacteria but also damage your good gut bacteria. Researchers wanted to know if a special type of …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule and Exercise May Boost Your Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research from 2015-2024 about two simple habits that might improve your gut bacteria: eating during certain hours of the day and exercising …
Read MoreHow Refugee Journeys Change the Bacteria in Your Gut
Researchers studied the gut bacteria of 79 asylum seekers who recently arrived in Italy from Africa to understand how stressful migration journeys affect …
Read MoreWhy People With Stomach Ulcers and Extra Weight Need More Vitamin D
Researchers in Taiwan discovered that people who are overweight and have peptic ulcers (painful sores in the stomach) tend to have lower vitamin D levels in …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bugs and May Affect Polyp Growth
Scientists used genetic data from hundreds of thousands of people to understand how food choices might affect the growth of polyps—small growths that can form …
Read MoreWhy Millions in Asia Struggle with Constipation and How to Fix It
Constipation is a common problem across Asia that many people don't talk about due to embarrassment, but it affects millions and makes life uncomfortable. …
Read MoreDoes Low Folate Cause Bleeding Hemorrhoids? New Study Investigates
Researchers used a special statistical method called Mendelian Randomization to investigate whether low folate levels might cause hemorrhoids that bleed. …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Fiber Really Prevent Appendicitis?
Researchers looked at 21 studies to see if diet affects your chances of getting appendicitis, a painful condition where your appendix becomes infected. They …
Read MoreScientists Create a Fake Intestine to Test Drugs and Understand Digestion
Researchers have built an artificial intestine using 3D printing technology that works much like a real one. This model includes the tiny folds and water flow …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Heal Acid Reflux Damage in the Throat
Researchers studied whether vitamin D3 could help treat acid reflux disease (GERD) in rats. They found that vitamin D3 reduced inflammation and helped restore …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Does Help You Poop Better
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about how different foods affect constipation—that uncomfortable problem where it's hard to have bowel movements. They …
Read MorePostbiotics: The New Gut-Friendly Food Ingredient Explained
Scientists are excited about a new type of food ingredient called postbiotics—the beneficial leftovers that good bacteria create in your gut. Unlike probiotics …
Read MoreGut Bacteria and Gallstones: What Your Microbiome Reveals
Researchers discovered that the bacteria living in your gut and the chemicals they produce may play a major role in whether you develop gallstones. By studying …
Read MoreNew Gelatin Supplement May Help Your Body Absorb Iron Better
Researchers tested a new type of supplement made from donkey-hide gelatin to see if it could help people with iron deficiency anemia—a condition where your …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure How Your Body Absorbs Sugar
Scientists developed a new laboratory method to better understand how sugar gets absorbed in your intestines. Using a special rat intestine model that keeps …
Read MoreElectric Stomach Stimulation Helps People Eat Normal Food Again
Researchers studied 311 people with gastroparesis—a condition where the stomach doesn't empty food properly—to see if a small electrical device implanted in …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Weight
Scientists have discovered that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your digestive system may play a big role in whether you gain or lose weight. This …
Read MoreNight Shift Work Linked to Stomach and Digestion Problems
A new study found that people who work night shifts have much higher rates of stomach problems like irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion compared to people …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Mix May Help Fix Unhealthy Gut Problems
Researchers tested whether a mix of eight helpful bacteria strains could improve gut health in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Using a lab model …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Have a Daily Schedule—And It Matters
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your gut follow a daily rhythm, just like your sleep-wake cycle. When these bacterial rhythms get …
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Learn to Eat Again After Throat Surgery
After having their esophagus (food pipe) removed, patients face real struggles learning to eat normally again. Researchers talked to 15 people who had this …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Found in Pickled Cabbage May Fight Harmful Germs
Scientists discovered a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus aryabhattai in Vietnamese pickled mustard greens. This bacteria appears to have special …
Read MoreFermented Pumpkin Juice: A Tasty Way to Get More Probiotics
Scientists discovered that fermenting pumpkin juice with special bacteria and yeast creates a healthier, better-tasting drink. The fermented juice had more …
Read MorePineapple Enzyme May Help Reduce Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Researchers tested whether bromelain, a natural enzyme found in pineapples, could help people with ulcerative colitis—a condition that causes inflammation in …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism: What Science Is Learning
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might be connected to autism. People with autism often have different gut …
Read MoreCan Whey Protein Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Researchers wanted to know if whey protein powder could help improve the bacteria living in older adults' stomachs and intestines. Sixteen older adults drank a …
Read MoreHow Mom's Health Shapes Your Gut Bacteria for Years to Come
Scientists in Iceland followed hundreds of children from birth to age 5, collecting samples to study how their gut bacteria develop. They discovered that …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps People With Stomach Problems Feel Better
Researchers studied how a special diet called the low-FODMAP diet affects people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and …
Read MoreSpecial Liquid Diet Helps Crohn's Patients When Medications Stop Working
Researchers studied whether a special all-liquid diet could help adults with Crohn's disease whose bodies had stopped responding to strong biologic …
Read MoreHow Cold Weather Changes Your Gut and Hunger
When mice are exposed to cold temperatures, their bodies need more energy and they eat more food. Scientists discovered that their intestines actually grow …
Read MoreWasabi May Help Your Body Digest Corn Starch Better
Researchers discovered that wasabi extract, a spicy Japanese condiment, might help your digestive system break down corn starch more easily. Scientists tested …
Read MoreHow Illness Changes Your Body's Vitamin D Use
When your body is sick or your organs aren't working well, it struggles to use vitamin D properly. This review looks at how different illnesses—especially …
Read MoreNew Nano-Capsules Could Better Deliver Vitamin B12 to Your Body
Scientists created tiny capsules made from natural food ingredients that can carry vitamin B12 through your digestive system more effectively. These …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps People With Severe Bowel Problems Need Less IV Nutrition
Researchers reviewed 23 studies about a new medicine called teduglutide that helps people whose intestines don't work properly. This condition, called …
Read MorePlant Protein May Help Athletes' Gut Health During Training
When athletes eat more plant-based protein during intense training, their gut bacteria change in ways that might help their bodies work better. Researchers …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Strengthen Your Gut Barrier
Scientists discovered that pinoresinol, a natural compound found in foods like seeds and grains, may help strengthen the protective lining of your intestines. …
Read MoreWhat Brazilians Really Want in Healthy Yogurt
Researchers asked 177 yogurt-eating Brazilians what they think about special yogurts designed to boost health. Most people loved the idea of yogurts with …
Read MoreFarm Waste Could Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that special sugars made from farm leftovers like sugarcane bagasse and corn husks could help your gut bacteria thrive. In lab tests, …
Read MoreNew Protective Coating Helps Probiotics Survive Your Digestive System
Scientists created tiny gel capsules to protect beneficial bacteria called Lactobacillus paracasei as they travel through your stomach and intestines. The …
Read MoreLab Cells That Make Mucus Could Help Us Understand Digestion
Scientists discovered that a special type of lab cell called IPEC-J2 can produce mucus when grown in the right conditions. Mucus in your small intestine is …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements to Take With GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people lose weight quickly, but they can cause side effects and nutrient deficiencies. This review looked at research …
Read MoreMost Saudis Know About Probiotics, But Cost and Confusion Hold Them Back
Researchers surveyed 286 people in Saudi Arabia to understand what they know about probiotics—the helpful bacteria in foods like yogurt that support digestive …
Read MoreB Vitamins and Your Gut Bacteria: What You Need to Know
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help keep you healthy. New research shows that B vitamins—nutrients found in foods like eggs, chicken, and …
Read MoreA Milk Protein Could Help Protect Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that a special protein found in milk called casein glycomacropeptide (CGMP) may help protect the lining of your colon from damage caused …
Read MoreHow Certain Plant Fibers May Help Your Body Fight Cancer
Scientists are discovering that special plant fibers called polysaccharides might help protect against cancer by improving your gut bacteria. Your gut contains …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help Stop Migraines? What Science Says
Migraines affect about 1 in 7 people worldwide and can make life really difficult. Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might play a …
Read MoreFoods That Fight Stomach and Joint Problems
Researchers in Bangladesh asked nearly 1,000 adults about what they eat and whether they have stomach or bone problems. They found that people who regularly …
Read MoreWhen Multiple Diets Collide: What You Need to Know
More people are following multiple special diets at the same time to manage stomach problems or other health issues. Doctors call this "diet stacking." While …
Read MoreTwo Gut Hormones Help Your Body Absorb Food Better
After you eat a meal, your body releases special hormones that help send more blood to your digestive system so it can absorb nutrients better. Scientists …
Read MoreStress Makes People With Gut Disease Eat More Comfort Food
A new study of over 2,200 Italian patients with inflammatory bowel disease found that stress and eating habits are closely connected. When people felt …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Mix in Cat Food May Help Digestion and Immunity
Researchers tested a new type of cat food that includes herbs from traditional Chinese medicine to see if it could help cats digest food better and stay …
Read MorePlant Extract Boosts Duck Gut Health and Immunity
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract from Alpinia oxyphylla could improve the digestive health of ducks. They fed 480 young ducks either regular …
Read MoreYour Teeth May Help Prevent Gallstones, Study Finds
Researchers looked at data from thousands of Americans to understand if having healthy, working teeth might protect against gallstones—hard deposits that form …
Read MoreOnline Diet Program Helps IBS Symptoms and Anxiety
Researchers tested whether teaching people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) about a special diet through a website could help them feel better. Thirty-five …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Help Protect Against Stomach Bacteria Infection
Researchers looked at what over 3,400 Americans ate and found that people who got more B vitamins in their diet were less likely to have a stomach infection …
Read MoreWhy Your Heartburn Might Not Need More Pills
Researchers studied 54 people who still had heartburn even while taking acid-reducing medications. They used a special test to measure stomach acid in the …
Read MoreTwo Bacteria Together Work Better Than One in Your Gut
Scientists discovered that two types of helpful bacteria work better together than alone. When they gave people a probiotic called Lactiplantibacillus …
Read MoreWhy One Gene Matters for Probiotic Bacteria to Work
Scientists discovered that a specific gene called yycF is like the control center for helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri. When researchers removed …
Read MoreAncient Grain Pasta May Help Reduce IBS Symptoms
Researchers tested whether pasta made from ancient grains like emmer and rye could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Forty-two IBS patients ate …
Read MoreWhy Some People Can't Digest Fruit Sugar—And How It Affects Mood
A new study found that many people struggle to digest fructose (a type of sugar found in fruits and processed foods), and when this happens, it can change …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Matters for Stomach Problems
Millions of people struggle with stomach discomfort after eating, often diagnosed as functional dyspepsia or gastroparesis. These conditions make digestion …
Read MoreWhy Your Gut Needs More Fiber Than You're Eating
Scientists have discovered that fiber is much more important for your digestive health than we once thought. Most people eat less than 20 grams of fiber daily, …
Read MoreWhy Some People Still Feel Sick After Going Gluten-Free
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten damages the small intestine. Most people feel better when they stop eating gluten, but some still have …
Read MoreFood and Your Gut: Finding Your Perfect Diet Plan
Your gut and brain are closely connected, and for some people, certain foods can trigger uncomfortable digestive symptoms like bloating, stomach pain, or …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Does Matter for Gut Problems
Scientists reviewed research on how diet affects people with functional bowel disorders—conditions where your gut causes problems like bloating, cramping, and …
Read MoreWhy Certain Foods Trigger Throat Inflammation and How to Find Relief
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition where the throat becomes inflamed, often triggered by specific foods. Unlike typical food allergies, …
Read MoreFood Tips That Help After Stomach Surgery: A Nutrition Guide
After certain stomach surgeries, some people experience "dumping syndrome"—a condition where food moves too quickly through the digestive system, causing …
Read MoreGreen Tea Waste Boosts Gut Health in Geese
Researchers tested whether green tea dust—a leftover product from making tea—could improve the health of geese when added to their food. They fed 120 young …
Read MoreHow Different Milk Proteins Affect Baby Digestion
Scientists studied how different types of milk proteins in infant formula affect digestion and growth in newborn babies using piglets as a model. They tested …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids With Celiac Stay Constipated Even After Diet Changes
Researchers looked at 248 children who came to the doctor with constipation and were later found to have celiac disease (a condition where eating gluten …
Read MoreBlood and Stool Tests Don't Predict IBS Relief
Researchers studied 445 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if simple blood and stool tests could predict who would feel better with treatment. …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Changes Found in People Just Diagnosed with IBD
Scientists studied gut bacteria in nearly 1,800 people who were just diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but hadn't started treatment yet. They …
Read MoreEating More Fruits, Veggies, and Fiber May Help Prevent Stomach Problems
Researchers studied 918 adults in Iran to see if certain eating patterns affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition causing stomach pain and …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
Read MoreVitamin D Gene Changes May Affect Stomach and Colon Cancer Risk
Scientists looked at 51 studies to see if certain changes in vitamin D genes affect the risk of getting stomach, colon, or throat cancers. They found that …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreDigestive Enzymes Help Pigs Absorb More Nutrients From Their Food
Scientists studied how adding digestive enzymes to pig feed affects how well pigs can break down and absorb nutrients from their food. They fed 24 young pigs …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heal Damaged Intestines by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied five men with short bowel syndrome, a condition where part of the intestine is missing or damaged, making it hard to absorb nutrients from …
Read MoreSpecial Acupuncture and Diet Plan Helped 3 People with Stomach Problems
Researchers studied three people with functional dyspepsia, a condition that causes ongoing stomach pain and discomfort without a clear medical cause. Each …
Read MoreCitrus Particles Help Fix Gut Problems Caused by Junk Food
Scientists discovered that tiny particles from citrus fruits can help repair gut bacteria damage caused by eating too much fatty food. When researchers gave …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Helps Rats Lose Weight Faster Than Oats Alone
Scientists tested a special probiotic called L. plantarum ST-III on overweight rats to see if it could help with weight loss. They compared it to oats and …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Spot When Kids Can't Absorb Food Properly
Researchers created a comprehensive guide to help doctors better identify and treat children who have trouble absorbing nutrients from food. This condition, …
Read MoreHow Diet Can Help Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms
A new review of research shows that what you eat may play an important role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria Around the World
Scientists are studying how antibiotics affect the helpful bacteria living in our intestines, and they're finding that where you live in the world makes a big …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fix Gut Problems After Taking Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics, they don't just kill bad bacteria - they also wipe out good bacteria in your gut, creating an imbalance that can cause digestive …
Read MoreScientists Are Engineering Gut Bacteria to Fight Disease Like Tiny Doctors
Scientists are creating modified gut bacteria that work like tiny doctors inside our bodies. Instead of just adding regular probiotics, researchers are …
Read MoreHigh-Carb Diets Change Gut Bacteria in Ways That May Affect Your Health
Scientists reviewed 17 studies involving over 690 lab animals to understand how high-carbohydrate diets affect gut bacteria. They found that different types of …
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