Not Eating Enough Fiber Linked to Colon Cancer Risk Worldwide
Researchers looked at data from around the world to understand how low-fiber diets affect colon cancer rates. They found that people eating too little fiber …
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What Zoo Tree Kangaroos Eat Affects Their Health and Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how diet affects the health of Matschie's tree kangaroos living in zoos. They found that zoo kangaroos eat very different foods than wild …
Read MoreSimple Diet Changes Help Kids With Brain Issues Avoid Constipation
Constipation is a big problem for children with neurological disabilities, but a new study shows that simple dietary changes can help most of them feel better. …
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 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 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 MoreFiber Foods May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers reviewed nine studies about how eating more fiber affects your blood sugar and gut bacteria. Most people don't eat enough fiber, even though it's …
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 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 MoreEating More Fiber May Help Prevent Diabetes, Especially for Some People
Researchers studied 558 middle-aged men at risk for type 2 diabetes over three years to see how eating more fiber affected their diabetes risk. They discovered …
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 MoreYour Diet Shapes How Your Body Burns Food for Energy
Researchers compared how people from Kenya and the United States use food for energy based on what they typically eat. They found that Kenyans, who eat more …
Read MoreWhy People With Diabetes Aren't Eating Enough Fiber (Even With Apps)
Researchers studied a diabetes app called DialBetesPlus to see how much fiber people were eating. Fiber is important for managing blood sugar levels. They …
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 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 MoreCan a Supplement Help Prevent Diabetes During Pregnancy?
Researchers in Qatar studied whether a natural supplement called myo-inositol could help prevent gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
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 MoreEating More Fiber Helps Lower Blood Pressure in Diabetics
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 287 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating more fiber could help control their blood pressure. They found that people who …
Read MoreYoung Adults Getting More Gut Cancers: What Your Diet Has to Do With It
Researchers studied why more young adults (ages 15-49) are getting cancers of the stomach and colon. They found that eating habits—especially eating too little …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers studied over 11,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for gut bacteria might help prevent high blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreWhy People With Type 1 Diabetes Struggle With Food Choices
Researchers in Sweden asked 191 adults with type 1 diabetes about their eating habits and challenges managing their blood sugar through diet. They found that …
Read MoreEating for Better Sleep: How Your Diet Affects Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 8,700 Americans to understand if eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might help prevent sleep apnea—a condition where …
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, …
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