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A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer​, according to researc...

Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine.

A new study found older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Editor-in-Chief of Gut Bites MD. Ultra-processed foods have received quite a lot of press, an...

This study evaluates the association of the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (<50 years) in participants of the Nurses’ Health Study II.

Colorectal cancer is rising in young adults. Learn how diet, lifestyle, and the gut microbiome influence risk—and what you can do to prevent it.

Immune aging fosters multimorbidity and compromises control of infection and cancer. In a phase 1 randomized controlled trial in middle-aged adults, Denk and colleagues administer the mitophagy induce...

Developed by a physician and parent, SmartBites is a best-in-class food rating app that gives you and your family options to eat smarter on the go, without giving up the foods you love. Powered by cut...

A free-living trial in people with overweight or obesity found that minimally processed diets led to greater weight loss and cardiometabolic improvements than ultraprocessed diets following UK healthy...

Sakaguchi, Sugawara, Hosokawa, Ito, Morita, et al. quantify the effect of metformin on intestinal glucose excretion using fluorodeoxyglucose PET-MRI based bioimaging in individuals with type 2 diabete...

A multi-omics approach reveals host–microbiome interactions in aging in mice.

We conclude that targeting mitochondrial fusion processes would be a rational strategy to improve metabolic health, independent of total fat mass.

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

Evidence-based Carb To Fiber and other nutrient ratios help you choose the healthiest foods to maximize health.

Nshanian et al. investigate the differential effects of the short-chain fatty acids propionate and butyrate on chromatin remodelling and gain insight into the mechanisms that drive selective histone a...

Using 21,561 individuals, the authors present a cross-sectional study of how gut microbiome signatures are associated with dietary intake patterns and with host health outcomes.

Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.

Introducing a smart, evidence-based food quality app that helps users make more balanced dietary choices. By analyzing nutrient ratios and microbiome-friendly bioactive factors, it generates a simple ...

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Urolithin A (UA) on muscle endurance, muscle strength, inflammatory levels, oxidative stress, and protein metabolism status in resistance-trained male ...

In this study, the authors report and analyze four complete genomes of respiratory endosymbionts to show that they carry the potential to breathe both oxygen and nitrogen oxides providing energy to th...

High-fiber diets tied to improved outcomes in stem-cell transplants, slowing myeloma precursors

Polyphenols are potent antioxidants with anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic effects. However, no meta-analysis of human studies has confirmed these properties in individuals with over...

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Oleuropein enhances mitochondrial calcium uptake, reversing age-related declines in muscle function and energy metabolism, with promising clinical potential.

Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.

And you're likely not eating enough of it.

ABSTRACT Introduction Extant literature has highlighted the role of the gut microbiome on various health conditions, including mood disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Notwithstanding, the effec...

Scientific Reports - Intragastric administration of short chain fatty acids greatly reduces voluntary ethanol intake in rats

The term prebiotic has been used for almost 3 decades and has undergone numerous updates over the years. The scientific literature reveals that despit…

Purpose Although (poly)phenols have shown potential in anti-cancer activities, their impact on improving ovarian cancer (OC) survival remains unknown. Therefore, we aim to first investigate the associ...

Analysis of nearly 2,000 people living in remote villages in Honduras reveals who’s spreading gut microorganisms to whom.

Greater genus-level taxonomic changes in the gut microbiota are associated with improved weight trajectory. Early changes in the gut microbiota may be an important indicator of MBS outcomes and durabi...

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Coffee consumption is associated with the presence and abundance of a specific member of the human gut microbiome, Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, and changes to the plasma metabolome.