For decades, a perplexing mystery has plagued the world of global health: why doesn’t the highly effective rotavirus vaccine work as well in low-income countries as it does in the United States and Europe? The vaccine, which prevents a severe and often deadly diarrheal illness in young children, has saved countless lives in some parts … Read more
Are you puzzled why some healthy foods leave you feeling bloated while your friend enjoys the same meal without a hitch? For years, the common belief has been that our unique gut bacteria are primarily shaped by what we eat. But a groundbreaking new study flips that idea on its head, revealing that how fast … Read more
Imagine a hidden world inside you, teeming with trillions of tiny residents that collectively weigh as much as your brain. This isn’t science fiction; it’s your gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microscopic organisms living in your digestive tract. Scientists have long suspected these microscopic co-inhabitants play a role in … Read more
A new study from a team of researchers, including scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan, suggests that a past battle with inflammation in your gut could permanently damage its ability to heal. This groundbreaking discovery means that even after you’ve recovered from a nasty case of food poisoning or a … Read more
An alarming new study is turning a long-held medical assumption on its head. For years, doctors and patients have believed that the uncomfortable side effects of antibiotics—like an upset stomach—were a result of the drugs wiping out beneficial gut bacteria. But new research published in the journal Science Advances suggests the reality is far more … Read more
For decades, we’ve been told that the human gut is a simple, uniform tube—a straightforward conveyor belt for food. It’s an easy idea to grasp, and for a long time, it’s been the foundation of how we think about gut health. But what if that idea is completely wrong? What if your gut isn’t a … Read more
The foods we eat do more than just provide energy and nutrients; they’re in a constant, delicate dance with our immune system. A new study suggests that common food proteins, specifically those found in milk, may be a secret weapon against certain types of cancer. Researchers found that these proteins, which are often mistakenly seen … Read more
Deep within the dark, winding corridors of your intestines, a silent, bustling community of trillions of microbes is hard at work. This diverse population, known as the gut microbiota, is more than just a collection of helpful tenants; it’s a vital partner in your health, constantly communicating with your body’s immune system. Now, groundbreaking research … Read more
The American diet is under constant scrutiny, with new research seemingly every week telling us what to eat or avoid. But for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases, these dietary choices can feel like a high-stakes gamble. MS is a debilitating condition where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks the … Read more
A new study from Singapore has revealed that the secret to aging well might not be a miracle pill, but rather the trillions of microscopic life forms living inside your gut. Scientists have long suspected a link between our gut microbiome—the bustling ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in our digestive tract—and our overall health. … Read more