Your Immune System May Help Control Weight Gain From Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a specific part of your immune system helps control whether your body gains weight from eating fatty foods. They studied mice whose …
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Special Horse Feed Changes Gut Bacteria in Good Ways
Scientists tested a new commercial horse feed designed to help with both hydration and nutrition to see how it affects the helpful bacteria living in horses' …
Read MoreTea 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. …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria and Body Weight Affect Cancer Fighting Power
Scientists are discovering important connections between metabolic health (weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels), gut bacteria, and your body's ability …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Brain: Fiber vs. Junk Food
Scientists are discovering that the food you eat doesn't just affect your stomach—it also influences your brain health. This review explains how eating lots of …
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 MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Dairy Cows Get Pregnant More Often
Scientists tested whether adding a natural compound called L-citrulline to cow feed could help dairy cows reproduce better. They gave 240 healthy cows either …
Read MoreBerry Supplement May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Researchers gave mice a special berry supplement called maqui while feeding them a high-fat diet. They discovered that maqui changed the bacteria in the mice's …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Kids' Lungs Fight Serious Infections
Researchers discovered that a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially packaged to survive digestion, may protect young mice from …
Read MoreSpecial Citrus Fruit May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a unique citrus fruit called finger citron and found it may help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in obese mice. The fruit works …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Your Body Handles Sugar
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in how your body processes sugar and maintains healthy blood …
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 MorePlant Extract May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural plant extract called Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) to see if it could help reduce obesity in mice. They found that BSP …
Read MoreAir Pollution May Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk Through Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied over 1,200 pregnant women in China to understand how air pollution affects gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural compound called gentiopicroside (GPS) from plants to see if it could help mice with type 2 diabetes. The mice were given a …
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 MoreHow Junk Food Changes Your Gut and Hurts Your Heart
Scientists have discovered that eating a Western diet—full of fat, sugar, and salt but low in fiber—changes the bacteria living in your stomach in harmful …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Additive Helps Lambs Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether adding a small amount of a chemical called letrozole to lamb feed could help the animals grow better and digest their food more …
Read MoreToo Much Sugar May Worsen a Serious Transplant Complication
Researchers discovered that eating too much fructose (a type of sugar) can make a serious condition called acute GVHD much worse in transplant patients. This …
Read MoreA Flower Plant May Help Protect Eyes in Diabetes
Researchers studied how a plant called Coreopsis tinctoria (also known as plains coreopsis) might help protect the eyes of people with diabetes. Diabetic …
Read MoreSpecial Rice Flour Helps Control Blood Sugar in Diabetic Mice
Researchers created a new type of rice flour by adding a fiber called inulin to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar better. In a study with …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Stop Binge Eating
Researchers discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Ligilactobacillus murinus may help reduce binge eating by boosting a brain chemical called …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural substance called Pueraria lobata polysaccharide (UPLP) extracted from a plant to see if it could help with weight gain and …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Travel to Your Brain
Scientists discovered something surprising: bacteria from your gut can travel directly to your brain, especially when you eat a high-fat diet. Using mice, …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber May Help Your Body Recover Better After Hard Exercise
When you exercise really hard, your immune system can get temporarily weakened, making you more prone to getting sick. Scientists discovered that eating a …
Read MoreMouth Bacteria Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists discovered that a specific type of bacteria living in your mouth might be connected to a serious liver condition called fatty liver disease. …
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 MoreWhy a Philippine Plant Didn't Help Gut Bacteria as Expected
Scientists tested a traditional Philippine plant called Odontosoria biflora to see if it could help grow beneficial gut bacteria called Akkermansia …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compound Helps Control Blood Sugar by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese tea called Fu brick tea may help people with type 2 diabetes. In a study with …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Byproduct Shows Promise in Fighting Cancer
Scientists are discovering that a substance called lithocholic acid (LCA), which is made by bacteria in your gut, might help fight cancer. This review examines …
Read MoreAncient Herb May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a traditional herb called Swertia chirayita on rats with fatty liver disease and found promising results. The herb appeared to reduce fat …
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 MoreA Gut Bacteria That May Help Your Brain Stay Healthy
Scientists are discovering that a tiny bacteria living in your gut called Muribaculum intestinale might play an important role in keeping your brain healthy. …
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 MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Kidneys Through Gut Health
Researchers discovered that certain helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium bifidum can protect kidneys from damage by improving gut health. They tested 39 …
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 MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Turn Fat-Burning On
Scientists discovered that eating less protein changes your gut bacteria in ways that can transform regular body fat into the kind that burns calories and …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Lower Cholesterol and Bad Fats
Researchers studied a natural plant extract called Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) to see if it could help reduce high cholesterol and …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a bigger role in bone health than anyone realized. This review looked …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats May Help Her Mood and Baby's Milk
A new review looks at how what mothers eat after giving birth might affect their mental health and the quality of their breast milk. Researchers found that …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Heart Rhythm in Kidney Disease
Scientists discovered that when people have chronic kidney disease, their gut bacteria can become unbalanced in ways that increase the risk of irregular …
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 MoreNatural Herb Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a plant-based extract rich in flavonoids (natural compounds found in plants) on mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract helped reduce weight …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Mice Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Scientists created a special type of bacteria in the lab that might help fight type 2 diabetes. They tested it on mice that were overweight and had trouble …
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 MoreNew Way to Measure Body Chemicals That Control Your Genes
Scientists created a new tool to measure special chemicals in your body that control how your genes work. These chemicals, called metabolites, help decide …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Buildup
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called isorhamnetin, found in plants, may help prevent fatty liver disease caused by unhealthy diets. In mouse …
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 MoreGut Bacteria May Help Control Your Mood and Brain Health
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Ruminococcaceae may influence how your brain works and affects your mood. In a study of 88 …
Read MoreWhy Milk Might Protect Your Colon Differently Based on Your Genes
Researchers reviewed studies about how milk and dairy products may help prevent colorectal cancer. They discovered something interesting: the way dairy …
Read MoreHow Your Food Shapes Your Gut Bugs and Affects Aging
Scientists created a massive map showing how the food you eat changes the bacteria in your gut, which then affects your health as you age. They studied over …
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 MoreSea Cucumber Extract May Help Protect Your Liver From Injury
Researchers tested whether a natural substance found in sea cucumbers could protect mouse livers from damage. They gave mice a sea cucumber extract for two …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Strain Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists created a new type of helpful gut bacteria by letting it evolve naturally inside mice's stomachs, similar to how animals adapt to their environment …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Before a Stem Cell Transplant May Affect Recovery
Scientists discovered that the type of fat in your diet before a stem cell transplant might influence how well your body handles the procedure. In a study …
Read MoreCould This Friendly Bacteria Help Fight Food Allergies?
Scientists used computer analysis to study 161 different types of Lactobacillus bacteria (the "good" bacteria found in yogurt and fermented foods) to see which …
Read MoreFermented Soybeans and Grains May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether fermented black soybeans and a grain called adlay could help mice on unhealthy diets lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreHow Alcohol and Unhealthy Diet Team Up to Damage Your Liver
Scientists discovered that drinking alcohol combined with eating a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet causes much worse liver damage than either one alone. The …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Can Help Control Blood Sugar and Weight
Scientists discovered that a special protein in your intestines called IL-22 plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing weight …
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 MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Inflammation
Researchers discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called MacFasB02 that might help people with high cholesterol. The bacteria was found in monkeys that …
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 MoreYour Child's Gut Bacteria May Predict Weight Loss Success
Researchers studied 41 children with obesity to see if the bacteria living in their stomachs could predict whether a weight loss program would work for them. …
Read MoreA Gut Bacteria May Help Your Liver Handle Too Much Sugar
Eating too much fructose (a type of sugar) can damage your liver, but scientists found that a helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus murinus might protect it. …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Affect Transplant Complications
When someone receives a bone marrow transplant, their new immune cells sometimes attack their body—a serious problem called graft-versus-host disease. …
Read MoreSugar Helps Honeybees' Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Researchers studied how sugar affects the tiny bacteria living in honeybees' stomachs. They compared bees that ate sugar with bees that didn't eat sugar and …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Reduce Pain and Inflammation in Endometriosis
Researchers tested whether probiotics (beneficial bacteria) could help reduce inflammation in people with endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows …
Read MoreFiber Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Ways That Help Diabetes
Scientists studied how eating more fiber affects mice with type 2 diabetes. After 28 days, the fiber didn't directly lower blood sugar or weight, but something …
Read MorePlant Compound Kaempferol Helps Deer Avoid Diarrhea
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called kaempferol may help captive Chinese forest musk deer stay healthy by improving their gut bacteria …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Boost Sperm Quality in Pigs Through Natural Compounds
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Muribaculaceae helps improve sperm quality in boars (male pigs). These bacteria produce …
Read MoreB-Vitamins May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed research about B-vitamins (like B6, B12, and folate) and how they might protect your brain as you get older. They found that older adults …
Read MoreHow Silkworms Keep Their Gut Bacteria in Balance
Scientists discovered a special protein in silkworms called BmMBF2-11 that acts like a security guard for the gut. This protein detects when harmful bacteria …
Read MoreFish Protein May Help Keep Your Memory Sharp as You Age
Researchers discovered that eating Alaska pollock, a common white fish, might help protect your memory as you get older. The study suggests that fish protein …
Read MoreSpecial Water May Help Your Body Stay Younger Longer
Scientists tested a special type of water made by passing it through bioactive ceramics to see if it could help slow down aging in mice. The mice in the study …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity and Metabolic Problems
Scientists discovered that a common gut bacteria called Phocaeicola vulgatus might help prevent obesity-related health problems. When researchers gave this …
Read MoreNew Stool Test May Help Detect Colon Cancer Early
Researchers found a promising new way to detect colon cancer and precancerous growths using a simple stool test. The test looks for a specific bacterial gene …
Read MoreGut Bacteria From Pregnant Women With Diabetes Can Trigger Blood Sugar Problems in Mice
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria from pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) can transfer …
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 MoreWeight Loss Drug Shows Promise in Animal Study
Researchers tested a high-dose weight loss medication called sibutramine in rats that were fed an unhealthy diet similar to fast food. The rats that received …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Gut Slowdown After Surgery
After abdominal surgery, patients often experience a frustrating complication where their intestines move food too slowly, causing bloating and longer hospital …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Help Sick Calves Fight Off Harmful Germs
Researchers found that giving calves a special mix of helpful bacteria (called probiotics) can treat diarrhea caused by harmful E. coli germs without using …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Helpers: New Ways to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Scientists are discovering that special substances called prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help fix problems with your gut bacteria, which may …
Read MorePlant Compound Fixes Gut Health and Reduces Fat-Related Inflammation
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called leonurine may help reverse the harmful effects of eating too much fatty food. When mice ate a …
Read MoreSpecial Citrus Fiber May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers studied a special fiber from a type of citrus fruit called finger citron that grows in Guangdong, China. When this fiber is broken down by bacteria …
Read MoreHow Cows' Gut Bacteria Change When They Eat Different Food
Scientists studied what happens inside cows' stomachs when they switch to eating different types of food. They looked at the tiny bacteria living in the cows' …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic From Breast Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a new probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve that comes from human breast milk to see if it could help treat intestinal …
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 MoreHow Mulberry Leaves May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that mulberry leaf extract might help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract appears to work …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Melanoma and Cancer Drugs
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in melanoma (a serious type of skin cancer) and how well …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect Your Eyes From Age-Related Vision Loss
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might play a surprising role in protecting your eyesight as you age. A new review …
Read MoreMom's Gut Bacteria May Not Be the Real Brain Game-Changer
Scientists reviewed what we know about how a mother's gut bacteria might affect her baby's brain development. They found that while there's a connection, it …
Read MoreJunk Food Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria and Causes Inflammation
Researchers studied 82 children in Brazil to see how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) affects their gut bacteria and immune …
Read MoreWhy City Bats Could Spread Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of city bats to understand how antibiotic-resistant germs spread in urban areas. They found that bats carry genes that make …
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 MoreGut Bacteria Control Your Body Clock Through a Hidden Chemical Signal
Scientists discovered that bacteria in your gut produce a chemical called trimethylamine (TMA) that acts like a messenger to control your body's internal …
Read MoreProbiotic Pill Alone Won't Fix Heart Health in Obese Adults
Researchers tested whether a specific probiotic (a type of beneficial bacteria) could improve heart and metabolic health in obese adults over 90 days. While …
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 MoreHoneysuckle Plant Powder Helps Goats Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding honeysuckle vine powder to goat feed could help the animals grow better and stay healthier. They fed some goats a normal diet …
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 MoreHow Moving to the City Changes Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied how moving from rural villages to cities affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines. They compared indigenous communities …
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 MoreAncient Herbal Formula May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Ge-Lian Qi-Shen decoction to understand how it helps treat fatty liver disease. Using mice fed …
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 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 MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Healthy Brain Aging
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in keeping your brain healthy as you age. As we get older, …
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 MoreHow a Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered how a traditional Chinese herbal medicine combination called YCHZX may help treat a serious liver condition called NASH (fatty liver …
Read MoreEating Better Food Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied 269 adults to understand how eating healthy food affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, and how those bacteria …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Well You Stick to Healthy Eating
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play a bigger role in controlling your eating habits than anyone thought. …
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 Gut Bacteria May Help Protect Your Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers found that heavy drinking depletes helpful bacteria in your gut, which can damage your liver. In this study of 127 people and laboratory mice, …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Fibers Change Fish Gut Bacteria in Unexpected Ways
Scientists fed European sea bass different amounts of rayon microfibers—tiny plastic-like particles found in ocean water—and watched how it affected the …
Read MoreHow Your Sleep Schedule and Gut Bacteria May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists are discovering that three things work together to potentially increase breast cancer risk: disrupted sleep schedules, an imbalanced gut microbiome …
Read MoreA Special Fiber Could Help Your Kidneys Handle Too Much Salt
Eating too much salt can damage your kidneys over time, especially by messing up the helpful bacteria in your stomach. Scientists discovered that a type of …
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 MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Talk to Your Liver and Kidneys
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that do much more than just help with digestion. New research shows these bacteria produce special chemicals that …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Boost Chicken Growth and Health Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a new supplement made from a special type of bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F1 to help chickens grow better and stay healthier. …
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 MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria and Affect Your Body
Scientists discovered that when you take certain antibiotics, your gut bacteria transform them into compounds that look similar to folate (a B vitamin your …
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 Fiber Helps Prevent Muscle Loss in Obese Mice
Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber supplement may help prevent muscle loss that often happens with obesity. In a study with mice, those fed a …
Read MoreCould a Shellfish Ingredient Help Fight Crohn's Disease?
Crohn's disease is a serious condition where the intestines become inflamed and painful. Scientists have discovered that a harmful bacteria called AIEC often …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Trigger Autoimmune Diseases
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help control your immune system. Scientists are discovering that these bacteria communicate with your body …
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 MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain From Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila might help prevent weight gain and fat buildup when people eat …
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 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 Bacteria From Cheese May Help Your Cells Clean Themselves
Scientists discovered that a type of bacteria found in cheese called Lactobacillus helveticus VEL12193 might help your body's cells stay healthy by triggering …
Read MoreWhy Some Probiotics Work and Others Don't: A Kidney Stone Story
Scientists studied why probiotic treatments don't always work the same way for everyone. They focused on a special bacteria called Oxalobacter that helps break …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Control Your Genes
Scientists are discovering that certain helpful bacteria in your gut might influence how your genes work without changing your DNA itself. Think of it like …
Read MoreSpecial Milk Component May Help Fight Depression Through Gut Health
Researchers discovered that a natural component found in milk fat called MFGM might help reduce depression symptoms by improving gut health. In studies with …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Lower Body Fat and Blood Pressure
Researchers tested whether a specific type of beneficial bacteria called Limosilactobacillus reuteri could help improve health in people aged 50-69. Ten …
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 MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Your Body Stores Fat
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a huge role in whether your body gains or loses …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer Better
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in how well cancer treatments work. These tiny organisms …
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 MoreCommon Food Additive May Trigger Gut Inflammation
Researchers discovered that Tween 80, a common additive found in many processed foods and medications, may cause gut inflammation similar to inflammatory bowel …
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 MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Fish Recover from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that two simple nutrients—mannose and tributyrin—work together to help fish recover from the harmful effects of eating too much fat. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and High Cholesterol
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria found in fermented tea produces a unique substance that could help people lose weight and lower their …
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 Gut Bacteria Change After Weight Loss Surgery
Scientists reviewed research about the tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, called the gut microbiome. When people have weight loss surgery, …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise Change Your Gut Bacteria to Help Control Diabetes
Scientists reviewed 11 studies to understand how eating healthy foods and exercising can help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their …
Read MoreHow Beetle Guts Break Down Wood: A Surprising Discovery
Scientists discovered how a wood-eating beetle's stomach bacteria can break down tough wood fibers. By studying the genes of these helpful bacteria, …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Mouth Pain and Mood
Burning mouth syndrome is a chronic pain condition that mostly affects women and often occurs alongside depression and anxiety. New research suggests that the …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Muscle Loss in Aging
Researchers discovered that a specific gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila might help prevent muscle weakness that comes with aging. In studies with …
Read MoreProbiotic Particles May Help Mice Lose Weight and Lower Fat
Scientists discovered that tiny particles released by a common probiotic bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum might help reduce weight gain and improve how …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Can Dangerously Thin Your Blood
A patient admitted to the hospital for stomach inflammation received strong antibiotics that unexpectedly caused a serious blood-clotting problem. Doctors …
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 MoreWhy Clean Pig Farms Matter More Than Special Vitamins
Scientists studied how different living conditions and special nutrients affect the bacteria in pig stomachs. They gave some pigs a clean, healthy environment …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Treatments Show Promise for Itchy Skin Disease
Atopic dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition that causes constant itching and affects millions of people worldwide. Scientists are discovering that the …
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 MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Prevent Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called silymarin (found in milk thistle plants) may help prevent gallstones by changing the bacteria in your …
Read MoreWhy Your Farm Animals' Gut Bacteria Matter for Stopping Diarrhea
Scientists reviewed research about the tiny organisms living in farm animals' stomachs and how they affect diarrhea. Your animals have trillions of bacteria …
Read MoreSpecial Worm Food Helps Break Down Plastic Better
Scientists discovered that adding spirulina (a type of algae) to the diet of mealworms helps them break down plastic more effectively. When worms eat plastic, …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Keep Your Bones Strong
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a surprising role in keeping your bones healthy. When these bacteria …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Control Blood Sugar
Researchers reviewed 48 studies about special supplements containing helpful bacteria (probiotics and synbiotics) and how they affect blood sugar control in …
Read MoreDairy Foods May Help Protect Your Heart Through Gut Bacteria
Researchers followed over 1,200 adults in China for about 6 years to understand how dairy products affect heart health. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect You From Dangerous Hospital Infections
Researchers discovered that the healthy bacteria living in your gut can actually protect you from getting a serious infection called CRKP, which spreads in …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Pills Help Your Brain? What Science Found
Scientists combined results from multiple studies to see if probiotic supplements (the "good bacteria" pills) could boost a brain chemical called BDNF that …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Help You Live Longer
Scientists discovered that a protein called RICTOR acts like a control switch for how our bodies respond to nutrients from bacteria in our gut. When this …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Compounds May Help Fight Obesity in New Research
Scientists reviewed 40 animal studies to see if postbiotics—special compounds made by gut bacteria—could help with weight loss and metabolism. Animals that …
Read MoreHow Your Diet May Help Prevent Serious Intestinal Scarring
Researchers have discovered that a special protein in your body called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) plays an important role in intestinal fibrosis—a …
Read MoreHow Fish Guts Fight Viruses in Different Sections
Scientists studied how largemouth bass protect themselves from viral infections by looking at different parts of their digestive system. They discovered that …
Read MoreNatural Compound Berberine Helps Restore Gut Health in Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that berberine, a compound from traditional Chinese medicine, may help treat a serious liver condition called metabolic …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Differences Found in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Scientists discovered that people with Parkinson's disease who haven't started treatment yet have different types of bacteria in their gut compared to healthy …
Read MorePlant Fiber Helps Mice Fight High Cholesterol
Researchers tested whether a special plant called Polygonatum sibiricum could help reduce high cholesterol in mice eating unhealthy, fatty diets. The plant is …
Read MoreA Spice Smell That Could Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that inhaling eugenol, a natural compound found in cloves, may help prevent fatty liver disease. In studies with mice and lab cells, …
Read MoreEating Rye Bread Changes Your Body Chemistry in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied what happens when people with obesity eat high-fiber rye instead of regular wheat bread for 12 weeks. They discovered that rye changes the …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer in People with Obesity
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve may help slow cancer growth in people who are overweight. In their …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Lymphoma
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system play an important role in how well lymphoma treatments work. A new review of …
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 MorePlant Extract May Help Lower Uric Acid Levels by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural plant extract called Cyclocarya paliurus polysaccharides (CPP) to see if it could help people with high uric acid levels in their …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help COVID Vaccines Work Better
Researchers studied whether a special mix of helpful bacteria could boost how well COVID vaccines work in older adults and people with diabetes. They gave 369 …
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 MoreHow Pollution Damages Your Gut and What Your Body Can Do About It
Your gut bacteria are like tiny helpers that protect you from damage caused by pollution, toxic metals, and microplastics. When these pollutants build up, they …
Read MoreTiny Particles From Good Bacteria May Help Treat Arthritis
Scientists are exploring a new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis—a disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints. Instead of using live probiotics …
Read MoreAncient Herb May Help Your Body Burn More Fat
Researchers discovered that a polysaccharide (a type of carbohydrate) from Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, may help reduce …
Read MoreSoy Protein Helps Baby Donkeys Grow Faster and Stronger
Researchers tested whether soybean meal could replace expensive milk-based proteins in feed for young donkeys. They fed 42 baby donkeys different types of …
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 MoreLutein May Help Diabetes Medicine Work Better
Researchers discovered that lutein, a natural substance found in leafy green vegetables, might make metformin (a common diabetes medicine) work even better at …
Read MoreReplacing Gut Bacteria Helped One Patient After Stem Cell Treatment
A 62-year-old woman developed serious intestinal problems similar to Crohn's disease after receiving a stem cell transplant to treat cancer. Standard …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fix Gut Problems from Anxiety Medications?
When people take anxiety medications called SSRIs, these drugs can sometimes mess up the helpful bacteria in their gut. Researchers wanted to know if adding …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Treatment Shows Promise for Teen Weight and Health
Researchers tested a new treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—essentially transferring healthy gut bacteria from donors to patients—in …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Vaccines Work Better
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play a bigger role in how well vaccines protect you than …
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 MoreSpecial Baby Formula Ingredients Help Grow Healthy Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at 19 studies to see which baby formula ingredients help grow beneficial bacteria called Bifidobacterium in babies' stomachs. They found …
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 MoreWhy Your Gut's Defense System Matters for Food Allergies
Food allergies have become much more common in recent decades, and scientists are discovering why. This research review explores how your intestines' immune …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Help Repair Binge Drinking's Damage to Your Brain?
Researchers are testing whether a natural fiber called inulin can help repair damage to the brain and gut caused by binge drinking in college students. The …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Differences Found in Babies with Food Allergies
Scientists discovered that babies who develop a type of food allergy called allergic proctocolitis have different gut bacteria than healthy babies. Some …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Women Fight Weight Gain and Heart Problems
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects older female mice that ate a high-fat diet. They found that vitamin D supplementation helped reduce body weight, …
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 Help Control Weight and Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold Clues to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Scientists studied the bacteria living in people's stomachs to understand type 2 diabetes better. They compared gut bacteria from over 2,000 Chinese …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Help Depression, But Watch Out With Ketamine
Researchers studied whether special foods containing helpful bacteria could reduce depression-like symptoms in young chickens. They found that chicks eating a …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Cancer Transplants Work Better
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether stem cell transplants—a treatment for blood …
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 MoreCould Engineered Gut Bacteria Help Treat Autoimmune Diseases?
Scientists are exploring a new way to treat autoimmune diseases—conditions where the body's immune system attacks itself—by modifying gut bacteria. Current …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially treated, might help prevent gestational diabetes—a type …
Read MoreBerry Compound Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers found that ellagic acid, a natural compound found in pomegranates and berries, may help reduce obesity in mice by changing their gut bacteria and …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Seizure Medications Work Better
Researchers tested whether adding special bacteria (probiotics) to a seizure medication could help control seizures better in rats with brain injuries. They …
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 MoreAncient Acupuncture Technique May Help Lower Cholesterol in New Study
Researchers tested whether a traditional acupuncture technique called electroacupuncture could help mice with high cholesterol and unhealthy fat levels in …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Puppies Stay Healthy After Surgery
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from yeast could help puppies stay healthy and recover better after spay or neutering surgery. Sixteen …
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 MoreSpecial Diet May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp, Even With Gut Changes
Researchers tested whether a high-fat, low-carb diet (called the ketogenic diet) could help older rats keep their thinking skills sharp. They also looked at …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help or Hurt Cancer Treatment
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in how well cancer treatments work. When these bacteria get …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Tannins May Help Pig Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research on tannins, natural compounds found in plants, and how they might help pigs stay healthy. Young pigs often get sick after weaning …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists have been studying gut bacteria more than ever before. Between 2015 and 2024, research about gut microbiota—the trillions of tiny organisms living …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Reduce Anxiety From Sleep Disruption
Researchers tested whether two types of helpful bacteria called probiotics could reduce anxiety in rats whose sleep schedules were disrupted. They gave one …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Honeybees Build Healthy Intestines
Scientists studied how bacteria living in honeybee stomachs affect the bee's gut health. Using advanced technology to look at individual cells, they discovered …
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 MoreSpecial Enzyme Helps Chickens Grow Better on Wheat Diets
Researchers tested whether adding a special enzyme called xylanase to chicken feed could help chickens grow better and stay healthier. They fed 300 baby …
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 MorePine Nut Protein May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers found that a special protein extracted from pine nut oil waste may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. In studies …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called Polygonatum kingianum polysaccharides (PKPs) on mice with colitis, a painful intestinal disease similar to …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer Through Food Choices
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a surprising role in cancer prevention and treatment. What you eat …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer Better
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play a bigger role in cancer treatment than anyone …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers developed a new type of tiny particle designed to deliver medicine directly to damaged livers in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …
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 MoreCan Plant Foods Beat Pills for Weight Loss and Heart Health?
Researchers are testing whether eating more plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called polyphenols works better than taking supplements for weight loss …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Use Vitamin A to Build Immunity
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a crucial role in helping your body use vitamin A to develop a strong immune system. The …
Read MoreWhy Wild Boars Have Stronger Guts Than Farm Pigs
Scientists studied the intestines of wild boars and farm pigs at the tiniest level—looking at individual cells—to understand how their digestive systems work …
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 MoreNew Combo Treatment May Help Bones in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that two compounds called Dasatinib and Quercetin, when combined, may help strengthen bones in people with type 2 diabetes. The study …
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 MoreEating Beef the Mediterranean Way Keeps Your Gut Healthy
Researchers wanted to know if eating beef as part of a Mediterranean diet (which includes lots of vegetables, healthy oils, and whole grains) affects your gut …
Read MoreSpecial Carbon Powder May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether activated carbon—a special type of carbon powder—could help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their gut. They …
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 Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Grow Bigger and Stronger
Scientists have discovered that the tiny bacteria living in farm animals' stomachs play a huge role in how efficiently animals convert food into body weight …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotics Help Underweight Adults Gain Healthy Weight
Researchers tested whether a special probiotic supplement could help underweight adults gain weight when combined with eating extra calories. Over 8 weeks, 95 …
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 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 MoreBelly Fat and Gut Bacteria: What Indonesian Research Reveals
Researchers in Indonesia studied how the bacteria living in our stomachs might be connected to belly fat. They looked at 46 adults and found that people with …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound Shows Promise for PCOS Treatment in Study
Researchers tested a natural compound called laurolitsine on mice with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a common hormone condition affecting millions of …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Supplement Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar Problems?
Researchers are testing whether a special type of fiber supplement called XOS inulin can help pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes (high blood sugar …
Read MoreFiber Supplement May Help Slow Brain Damage in Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists discovered that a special type of fiber called inulin might help protect the brain in Alzheimer's disease by changing the bacteria in your gut. When …
Read MorePurple Potatoes May Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Researchers discovered that purple potatoes might help prevent high blood pressure by changing the bacteria in your gut. In a study with rats, those eating …
Read MoreWhat Fruit Flies Eat Changes Their Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied tiny fruit flies from different locations to understand how their environment and food affect the bacteria living in their guts. They found …
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 MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to understand how the bacteria living in your gut might influence fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in …
Read MoreSpecial Supplements Help Bodies Handle Carbs Better
Scientists studied mice with a rare genetic condition called acute intermittent porphyria to see if special supplements could help their bodies handle …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Evolved to Help You Digest Food
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines didn't just randomly show up—they evolved alongside humans and other mammals …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Fight Brain Tumors by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that a high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet might help slow down a serious type of brain tumor called glioma. The diet works …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help You Have Babies Longer
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in how long women can have children. Using mice without any gut bacteria, …
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 MoreFasting May Help Strengthen Bones in People With Diabetes
Researchers discovered that intermittent fasting—eating during certain hours and fasting during others—may help people with diabetes build stronger bones. In a …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Help Fight Weight Gain from Plastic Chemical Exposure
Scientists discovered that curcumin, a natural compound found in turmeric, may protect against weight gain caused by bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical found in some …
Read MoreWhy Scientists Need Better Tools to Study How Fruits Help Your Gut
Researchers reviewed studies from 2010-2024 about how plant compounds called polyphenols (found in fruits, vegetables, and tea) affect the bacteria in your …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fix a Fatty Liver? Here's What Science Shows
A fatty liver is becoming a major health problem worldwide, affecting up to one in three people. Unlike some liver diseases, there's no proven medicine to …
Read MoreGut Bacteria in Beef Cattle May Affect Meat Quality and Growth
Scientists studied the tiny organisms living in the stomachs of beef cattle to understand how they affect meat production. They found over 1,300 different …
Read MoreHow Your Small Intestine Absorbs Nutrients and Fights Germs
Scientists created a detailed map of all the different cells in the small intestine (specifically the ileum) to understand how they work together. Using …
Read MoreEarly Breast Milk Doesn't Change Premature Babies' Gut Bacteria Yet
Researchers studied whether giving premature babies more breast milk early on would change their gut bacteria in helpful ways. They compared two groups of very …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Remedy May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers studied Pingwei Powder, a traditional Chinese medicine used for centuries, to understand how it helps reduce colon inflammation caused by eating …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Work Better at Different Ages
Scientists studied two types of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium to understand how they protect our gut at different life stages. Using mice and lab …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in the wrong places, causing inflammation and severe symptoms. New …
Read MoreHow Deer Change Their Diet and Gut Bacteria With the Seasons
Scientists studied East China sika deer to understand how they survive seasonal changes. They discovered that these deer eat completely different plants in …
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 MoreYour Gut Health Might Be the Secret to Better Skin
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines may have a huge impact on your skin health. This connection, called the …
Read MoreFiber in Your Diet May Help Your Lungs Stay Healthy
Scientists reviewed research showing that eating more fiber-rich foods might help reduce lung inflammation and protect your respiratory system. When you eat …
Read MoreFermented Pickles May Boost Gut Health in Women
Researchers in rural Pakistan studied whether eating fermented pickles could improve gut health and immunity in women. Over 12 weeks, 230 women ate about 50 …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered how omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) might help people with fatty liver disease. The study found that omega-3s work …
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 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 MoreA Plant Sugar May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural plant sugar called stachyose might help prevent fatty liver disease by changing how your gut bacteria work. In a study …
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 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 Fiber Helps Kids' Brains and Guts Work Better Together
Scientists discovered that a type of fiber called inulin may help children with obesity by improving communication between their gut and brain. In a 6-month …
Read MoreNew Supplement Mix Helps Sick Chickens Recover From Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a special combination of two plant compounds called daidzein and betaine can help laying hens recover from a serious liver disease …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Reduce Inflammation in Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 46 studies involving 3,580 people with diabetes to see if probiotic supplements (beneficial bacteria) could reduce inflammation in the …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Control Your Stress Response
Scientists discovered that certain helpful bacteria in your gut called Bifidobacterium may influence how your body handles stress by changing how your genes …
Read MoreHow Fatty Foods May Weaken Your Bones Through Your Gut
Scientists are discovering that eating too much fatty food might hurt your bones in an unexpected way—through your digestive system. When you eat a high-fat …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Bones Stay Strong by Boosting Vitamin D
Scientists discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium adolescentis CCFM1447 might help prevent weak bones in older adults. The …
Read MoreFiber-Rich Foods May Help Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Scientists discovered that eating more fiber could help people recover better from spinal cord injuries. When we eat fiber, our gut bacteria produce a …
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 MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists wanted to know if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) could help protect your brain as you get older. They fed …
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 MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Goats Stay Healthy When Stressed
Scientists tested whether a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum could help young goats grow better and fight off illness. They gave some …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Protect Male Fertility
Scientists discovered that certain types of gut bacteria can help protect male fertility, especially when it's been damaged by cancer treatment. Using worms …
Read MoreTiny Silicon Particles in Food May Harm Your Liver—But Probiotics Could Help
Scientists discovered that when tiny particles of silicon dioxide (a substance used in many foods and products) are swallowed regularly, they can build up in …
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 MoreYour Blood Type May Shape Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists are discovering that your blood type (A, B, AB, or O) might influence which bacteria live in your gut and how healthy you are. Your body has a …
Read MoreDesigner Bacteria Could Help Treat Gut Inflammation
Scientists are developing specially engineered bacteria that could help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition where the digestive system becomes …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes Medicine Metformin Can Lower Your B12 and Folate
Metformin is a popular medicine that helps millions of people manage type 2 diabetes, but scientists have discovered it can cause vitamin B12 and folate …
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 MoreA Citrus Compound May Protect Your Brain from Too Much Salt
Researchers discovered that nobiletin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much salt. In a …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Reduce OCD-Like Behaviors in Rats
Researchers discovered that a special combination of helpful gut bacteria and plant fibers might reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in rats. …
Read MoreHow Mountain Pikas Survive Winter by Recycling Body Waste
Scientists discovered that small mountain animals called pikas have a clever survival trick for winter: their gut bacteria help them recycle nitrogen (a …
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 MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bacteria When You Have Kidney Disease
Scientists discovered that people with chronic kidney disease have different gut bacteria than healthy people, and what they eat makes a big difference. When …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help or Hurt Celiac Disease
Scientists are learning that people with celiac disease have different bacteria in their intestines compared to people without the condition. While these …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Muscle Loss
Researchers discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Limosilactobacillus reuteri ATG-F4 might help prevent muscles from shrinking when they're …
Read MoreWhy Premature Babies Need Healthy Gut Bacteria
When babies are born too early, their digestive systems aren't fully developed, which affects how they digest food and fight infections. Scientists have …
Read MoreOlive Compound May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a natural compound called hydroxytyrosol (found in olive oil) to see if it could help people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolism …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Send Messages That Affect Your Weight and Health
Your gut bacteria do more than just help digestion—they send tiny messages throughout your body that can affect your weight, blood sugar, and liver health. …
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 MoreSpecial Immune Cells in Your Liver: Helpers or Troublemakers?
Your liver has special immune cells called iNKT cells that act like security guards, watching for harmful germs and invaders. But sometimes these cells can …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fight Chagas Disease?
Chagas disease is a serious infection caused by a parasite that affects millions of people, especially in Central and South America. Currently, treatment …
Read MoreSpecial Biscuits Help Fix Gut Bacteria in Kids With Vitamin A Shortage
Researchers in Malaysia tested whether special biscuits made with red palm oil could help improve the gut bacteria of children who didn't have enough vitamin …
Read MoreSpecial Pasta May Help Your Cholesterol and Gut Health
Researchers tested whether pasta made with special bacteria could help overweight adults improve their cholesterol and digestive health. For 4 weeks, 40 people …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Fish Grow Better in Hot Water
Scientists discovered that adding a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactococcus lactis to fish food can help young American shad grow faster and stay …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Fight Food Poisoning Bugs in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Enterococcus faecium produces natural chemicals that can fight Salmonella, a common cause of food …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Your Brain Stay Happy and Healthy
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines can actually affect your mood and mental health. This review article …
Read MoreMung Beans May Help Protect Your Gut During Cancer Treatment
Scientists discovered that mung bean extract might help protect the body from harmful side effects of a common cancer drug called cyclophosphamide. In mouse …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Particles May Help Treat Psoriasis Skin Disease
Scientists discovered that tiny particles from a common gut bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum might help reduce psoriasis, a painful skin condition that …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Plus Nutrition Drink Helps Fix Gut Bacteria in Kids With Crohn's
Researchers studied 60 children with Crohn's disease, a condition that causes stomach inflammation and pain. They tested whether a special diet called CDED …
Read MoreNew Gut Compounds May Help Fight Obesity and Boost Metabolism
Scientists reviewed multiple animal studies to see if special compounds called postbiotics could help with weight management and improve how the body processes …
Read MoreHow Much Dairy You Eat Changes Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how eating different amounts of dairy affects the tiny bacteria living in your gut and the chemicals they produce. They had 10 adults at …
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 MoreA Food Compound That May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in food called cyclo-glycylproline might help prevent kidney damage in people with diabetes. The study …
Read MoreJunk Food May Worsen Stomach Problems in People With Scleroderma
Researchers studied 65 adults with systemic sclerosis (a disease affecting connective tissue) to see how ultra-processed foods affect their digestive health. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Change Your Gut Bacteria and Affect Skin Eczema
Researchers discovered that what you eat might change the bacteria living in your gut, which could affect whether you develop eczema (a skin condition that …
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 MorePorcini Mushrooms May Help Salmon Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether porcini mushrooms could improve the gut health of farmed Atlantic salmon. Using a special lab model that mimics a salmon's digestive …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Protect Babies from Drug Exposure
When pregnant animals are exposed to morphine, their babies can develop behavioral problems like depression, memory issues, and pain sensitivity. Researchers …
Read MoreWhat You Eat After a Stroke May Help Your Brain Heal
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in stroke recovery. This review looks at how what you eat can help …
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 MoreSpecial Potato Starch Boosts Brain-Healthy Choline Without Harmful Toxins
Researchers tested whether a special type of potato starch called resistant starch could help your body absorb more choline, a nutrient important for brain …
Read MoreHow Fixing Your Gut Bacteria Could Help Reverse Alcohol Damage
When people drink alcohol regularly, it damages the helpful bacteria living in their gut. This imbalance can lead to serious health problems like liver …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria and a Natural Compound Team Up to Fight Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a combination of a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila and a natural substance called butyrate may help control type …
Read MoreHow Tiny Bugs in Fish Guts Help Them Stay Healthy
Scientists have discovered that fish and shellfish have trillions of microscopic organisms living in their digestive systems, similar to humans. These tiny …
Read MoreCan a Special Mushroom Help Prevent Gut Cancer?
Scientists reviewed research on Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. The mushroom contains special …
Read MoreBerry Supplements Change Gut Bacteria Differently Based on Your Body
Researchers gave 99 older adults either berry supplements or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the supplements would change their gut bacteria and help their …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Shape Your Brain Health and Memory
Scientists reviewed research on how two different eating patterns—ketogenic diets (very low carb) and high-carbohydrate diets—affect brain health and memory. …
Read MoreA Fiber Supplement May Help Prevent Heart Disease by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a type of dietary fiber called pectin may help prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) by changing the bacteria in your …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Depression
Scientists are discovering that what you eat affects the bacteria living in your stomach, and these bacteria might play a big role in depression. A new review …
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 Bacteria May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum Lac16 can reduce intestinal inflammation in mice with a …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Keep Your Bones Strong?
Researchers looked at 16 different studies to see if taking probiotic supplements (the "good bacteria" pills) could help strengthen bones. They found that …
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 MoreGoji Berry Extract May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that compounds found in goji berries (Lycium barbarum) may help reverse fatty liver disease caused by high-fat diets. In a study using …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Protect Your Brain from Heavy Metal Damage
Workers exposed to heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and manganese face serious health risks, especially to their brains and nervous systems. New …
Read MoreCan Changing Your Gut Bacteria Help Treat ALS?
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in our stomachs might play a role in ALS, a serious disease that affects nerve cells. …
Read MoreNot All Gut Bacteria Are the Same: Why Your Probiotic Strain Matters
Scientists studied different types of a common gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium adolescentis to understand which ones might be healthier for us. They looked …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut produce special compounds that can either protect or harm your liver. When these …
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 MoreWhat You Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Scientists have discovered that the food a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can influence whether her child develops food allergies. This …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium bifidum might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Your Liver from Damage
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei FJG2337 may protect the liver from injury in mice. This …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Fish Survive Hot Water Better
Scientists tested whether adding a natural substance called fulvic acid to fish food could help large yellow croakers survive in hot water during summer. They …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Kimchi May Help Heal Inflamed Guts
Scientists found a special type of bacteria called Pediococcus inopinatus in kimchi that might help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Babies Born Early to Sick Mothers
When pregnant women develop a serious condition called preeclampsia, it can affect the healthy bacteria in their babies' stomachs after birth. Researchers …
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 MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Fix Brain Problems Caused by Fatty Foods
Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber called fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) can help restore normal brain function in mice that ate too much fatty …
Read MoreVitamin K2 May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
A new study found that Vitamin K2 might help treat a common liver disease called MASLD, which affects about one in three people worldwide. Researchers gave …
Read MoreWhat Bacteria Live in Cattle Stomachs and Why It Matters
Scientists studied the bacteria living in different parts of cattle digestive systems at feedlots across Texas. They found that each part of the stomach and …
Read MoreSpecial Yogurt Drink May Help Lower High Blood Pressure
Researchers discovered that a special fermented milk drink containing helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SR37-3 may help lower high blood …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Weak Bones from Obesity
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Bacteroides acidifaciens might protect bones from becoming weak when people eat high-fat …
Read MoreCan Special Foods Help Fix a Fatty Liver?
A fatty liver is becoming very common, affecting millions of people worldwide. Scientists are discovering that what we eat might help fix this problem by …
Read MoreGut Bacteria and Fiber May Help Protect Fatty Livers in Obese Mice
Researchers studied whether a special combination of helpful bacteria (probiotics) and fiber (prebiotics) could improve liver health in obese mice. They fed …
Read MoreYour Genes, Gut Bacteria, and AI: New Ways to Fight High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects over 1 billion people worldwide, but new science suggests a personalized approach could work better than treating everyone the same …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Foods Help Geese Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding different types of fiber to goose feed would help the birds grow better and stay healthier. They fed 400 young geese either …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might play a big role in multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain and spinal …
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 MoreProbiotic Mixes May Help Protect Kidneys in Kidney Disease
Researchers looked at 53 different studies to see if probiotic supplements (the good bacteria in yogurt and supplements) could help people with chronic kidney …
Read MoreGood Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer
Scientists are learning that a type of helpful bacteria called bifidobacterium, which naturally lives in your gut, might play an important role in fighting …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements Don't Work the Same for Everyone
Researchers tested whether a special supplement containing helpful bacteria and fiber could reduce harmful substances in the blood that are linked to heart and …
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 MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Qushi Huayu decoction on mice with fatty liver disease. They found that the herbal mix helped …
Read MoreSpecial Mushroom Fiber May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a type of fiber from Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms (also called reishi) may help treat fatty liver disease in mice. The study found …
Read MoreAnimal Fat May Help Your Body Burn More Calories, Study Shows
Researchers fed mice different types of fat to see how their bodies responded. They discovered that mice eating lard (a type of animal fat) at higher levels …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Nerve Damage From Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in diabetic neuropathy—a painful nerve condition that …
Read MoreWhy Your Gut Ages Faster With Bowel Disease
Scientists have discovered that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a condition causing chronic gut inflammation—can experience gut aging that looks …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in PCOS
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might influence polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Lung Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play an important role in treating lung cancer. This …
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 MoreNew Tiny Particles Could Help Heal Inflamed Bowels
Scientists created a new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by engineering helpful bacteria with special tiny particles called nanoparticles. These …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Slow Down Rare Brain Disease
Scientists tested whether special supplements called short-chain fatty acids and beneficial bacteria could help hamsters with a deadly brain disease called …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Influence Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might affect your brain health and Alzheimer's disease risk. Your gut and …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Liver Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a surprising role in liver health and cancer development. When you have …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Treatments Show Promise for Bowel Disease
Scientists are developing new ways to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by fixing the balance of bacteria in your gut. While diet changes and other common …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Harm Fish Growth and Digestion
Scientists studied what happens when fish eat tiny pieces of acrylic plastic (the same material used in some consumer products). They fed tropical gar fish …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop diabetes. When these bacteria get …
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 MoreHow Your Genes Might Affect Magnesium and Gut Health
Researchers investigated whether a person's genetic makeup influences how magnesium supplements affect the bacteria living in their gut. The study looked at …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Digestive Chemicals Change When You Lose Weight
When people eat fewer calories to lose weight, their bodies make different amounts of special chemicals called bile acids that help with digestion. In this …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes in Rats
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Sanghuang Tongxie Formula on rats with type 2 diabetes to see how it works. They discovered that …
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 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 MoreWhy the Same Gut Bacteria Affects Babies Differently
Scientists discovered that a popular probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve comes in different versions, and these versions behave very differently in …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Bigger Role in Weight Than You Think
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might be just as important as diet and exercise when it …
Read MoreWhat You Feed Your Pet Changes Their Brain and Gut Health
Scientists studied how different diets affect the health and behavior of small rodents called degus. They found that diet dramatically changes which bacteria …
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 MoreWhy Eating Too Much Fat Makes Your Body's Sugar Control Worse
Scientists discovered that eating a high-fat diet causes special cells in your body to age faster than they should. These aged cells can't help your body …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in heart health. A new review of research shows that what …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound May Protect Your Brain from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in sea buckthorn berries may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty food. In …
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 MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Arthritis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system might influence whether you develop rheumatoid arthritis, a disease …
Read MoreSpecial Food Helps Malnourished Kids Grow Better by Feeding Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that a specially designed food can help undernourished children grow stronger and taller by feeding beneficial bacteria in their …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Link Diabetes and Liver Disease
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a major role in connecting type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. These two conditions …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Cancer Risk
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut might play a bigger role in cancer development than we thought. These bacteria …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Yogurt May Help Protect Liver in Diabetics
Researchers found a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus casei in traditional Iranian dairy products that might help people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Differences Found in Children With Blood Cancer
Researchers discovered that children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, have different types of bacteria in …
Read MoreWhat Your Poop Says About Your Diet and Health
Scientists studied nearly 2,600 people to understand how food affects your gut bacteria and overall health. They discovered that by analyzing waste products in …
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 MoreGut Viruses From Healthy People Help Mice Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered something surprising: they gave obese mice a special treatment made from viruses found in healthy people's gut bacteria, and it helped …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Team Up to Help Chickens and Pigs Digest Food Better
Scientists studied five types of helpful bacteria that live in chicken and pig stomachs to understand how they work together. Using advanced DNA technology, …
Read MoreProtein Shakes Help Older Hospital Patients Build Muscle Back
When older people stay in the hospital for a long time, they lose muscle mass very quickly, which makes them weaker and less able to move around. Researchers …
Read MoreSpecial Eggs May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers tested whether eggs with lower cholesterol could help prevent heart disease in mice. They found that mice eating low-cholesterol egg yolks had …
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 MoreDo Probiotics Help Kids Get Over Diarrhea Faster?
Researchers tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could help children recover faster from diarrhea. They gave 141 children either probiotics, a …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Lung Health
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines can influence how your lungs work and fight disease. This connection, called …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Make a Healthy Fat That Boosts Immunity
Scientists discovered how certain bacteria in your gut produce a special type of fat called CLA that helps your immune system work better. These bacteria, …
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 MoreDo Artificial Sweeteners Affect Blood Sugar and Gut Health?
Researchers are planning a study to test whether two common artificial sweeteners—sucralose and saccharin—might affect blood sugar control and gut bacteria in …
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 MoreSpecial Feed Helps Pig Sperm Stay Healthy in Cold Weather
When it gets really cold outside, male pigs produce lower-quality sperm, which is a problem for farmers. Scientists wanted to find out if adding special …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that as babies grow and start eating solid food, their gut bacteria change in important ways that help their pancreas develop properly. …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fix Gut Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a special form of vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes by improving their gut bacteria and strengthening their …
Read MoreWhy Junk Food Hurts Older Brains More Than Younger Ones
Scientists discovered that eating processed foods with refined ingredients affects older people's brains differently than younger people's brains. In this …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system might play a bigger role in prostate cancer than anyone realized. …
Read MoreSpecial Formula Helps Toddlers Build Stronger Bones and Muscles
Researchers tested a special milk formula for toddlers in the Philippines that contained helpful bacteria and a natural fiber. Over 6 months, children who …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Animals Stay Warm When Food is Scarce
Scientists discovered that when animals eat less protein, their gut bacteria change in ways that help them produce more body heat and survive harsh conditions. …
Read MoreHow a Traditional Chinese Herb Powder May Help Protect Brain Health in Obesity
Researchers discovered that a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Shenling Baizhu Powder may help protect brain function in people with obesity. Using …
Read MoreSpecial Starch May Help Ease Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Scientists tested whether a special type of starch called resistant starch could help people with Parkinson's disease feel better. They studied 74 patients and …
Read MoreSpecial Grass Helps Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Geese
Researchers discovered that adding perennial ryegrass to a goose's diet can prevent fatty liver disease, a serious health problem caused by eating too many …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Trigger Sudden Mental Health Changes in Kids
Researchers reviewed hundreds of studies about two conditions where kids suddenly develop psychiatric symptoms: PANS and PANDAS. These conditions may be …
Read MoreHow a Keto Diet Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Just 2 Weeks
Researchers compared how two different diets affected the gut bacteria of people with obesity and prediabetes. One group ate a ketogenic (keto) diet—low in …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your stomach might play a big role in type 2 diabetes. This review looks at how special …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Treatments Help Autoimmune Diseases?
Researchers are planning a major review of studies testing whether treatments that change gut bacteria can help people with autoimmune and inflammatory …
Read MoreLiving Longer AND Staying Strong: The Exercise and Diet Combo
Scientists discovered that combining three simple changes—eating less of one amino acid, adding a supplement, and exercising—can help fruit flies live longer …
Read MoreWhat Do Beijing Swifts Eat? Scientists Discover Their Diet and Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied what Beijing swifts eat and what bacteria live in their stomachs to better understand how these birds survive in the wild. By examining …
Read MoreNew Gut-Friendly Bacteria Found in Sheep Could Replace Antibiotics
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis in healthy sheep that could help animals stay healthy without antibiotics. They …
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 MoreCan Probiotic Yogurt Change Your Brain?
Researchers wanted to know if eating special yogurt with healthy bacteria could affect how our brains work. Forty healthy women ate either probiotic yogurt or …
Read MoreSea Buckthorn May Help Protect Your Liver From Alcohol Damage
Researchers found that special compounds called polysaccharides from sea buckthorn fruit might protect your liver from damage caused by alcohol. In laboratory …
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 MoreTiny Plastics and Heavy Metals May Change Kids' Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at the poop samples of 68 young children to see what happens when they're exposed to two pollutants at the same time: tiny plastic pieces …
Read MoreWhy Similar Animals Have Similar Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied the stomach bacteria of 11 different large plant-eating animals in an African wildlife park to understand how family relationships affect …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Metabolism and Health
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that do much more than just help digestion—they actually control how your body uses energy, manages weight, and …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called dihydromyricetin (DMY) on mice with a condition similar to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease …
Read MoreHow Brain Treatment for Depression May Work Through Your Gut
Scientists discovered that a powerful depression treatment called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may work by changing the bacteria in your gut. When the gut …
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 MoreCommon Medications May Help or Hurt Cancer Treatment Success
Scientists studied how everyday medications affect cancer immunotherapy treatment. They looked at data from over 22,000 cancer patients to see how antibiotics, …
Read MoreHealthy Bacteria Supplements Safe for Newborns in Papua New Guinea Study
Researchers in Papua New Guinea tested whether giving healthy bacteria supplements (probiotics) to newborn babies is safe and practical. They gave 244 healthy …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Don't Change Much During Short-Term Weight Loss Programs
Scientists studied 30 people with extra weight to see if their gut bacteria changed during a tough 3-week diet and exercise program. Even though people lost …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients
Scientists studied 19 people with diabetes who had weight loss surgery over 9 months. They looked at genes, blood proteins, body chemicals, and gut bacteria to …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain and Muscle Weakness
Scientists tested a special type of dead bacteria called Fructobacillus fructosus on mice eating high-fat diets. The mice that got this bacteria supplement …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Foods May Increase Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists studied how different diets affect antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut. They found that high-fat, low-fiber diets significantly increased …
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 MoreLab-Grown Mini Guts Help Scientists Study How Food and Germs Affect Us
Scientists have created tiny versions of human intestines in the lab called organoids that work just like the real thing. These mini guts help researchers …
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 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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