Sequencing Reveals Eye Microbiome Variances Linked to Dry Eye
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology via News-Medical – Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from…
WARNING: Antibiotic Use in First Week of Life Harms Baby’s Microbiome
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – By now, most people know we should treat antibiotics with caution. In addition to harming your gut – which relies on friendly bacteria to process food,…
A Fermented-Food Diet Increases Microbiome Diversity and Lowers Inflammation, Study Finds
Stanford Medicine via EurekAlert – A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the Stanford School of…
6 Signs That Your Gut Health Is in Jeopardy, Especially in Kids
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – The human gut famously called the “forgotten organ,” is becoming increasingly less forgotten as scientists discover more and more just how pivotal gut health is to…
Diet Sodas Increase Type 2 Diabetes by Altering the Gut Microbiome, Study Warns
Edit Lang via NaturalHealth365 – When the first diet sodas appeared on the U.S. market back in the 1950s, for many people, it was love at first sight. The low-calorie, zero-sugar…
5 Sweet Innovations That Can Save Us from Sugar Overload
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, many of us are tempted by sweets – especially at home during the pandemic. But while…
What Is the Oral Microbiome? How to Balance It to Improve Overall Health
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – The mouth (aka the oral cavity) is considered to be a major gateway to the rest of the body. Oftentimes, what’s happening in the…
Oat and Rye Bran Fibres Alter Gut Microbiota, Reducing Weight Gain and Hepatic Inflammation
University of Eastern Finland via Newswise – In a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fibre from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which…
Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Cancer Treatment Outcomes, Research Suggests
University of Virginia Health System via EurekAlert – What we eat can affect the outcome of chemotherapy – and likely many other medical treatments – because of ripple effects that begin in…
How the Fungi in Your Gut Can Affect Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We know that our gut affects our mental health, but did you know that the fungi in our gut is especially important when it comes to our…
Gut Reaction: How Immunity Ramps Up Against Incoming Threats
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute via Science Daily – A new study has revealed how the gut’s protective mechanisms ramp up significantly with food intake, and at times of the…
Why Eating Yogurt May Help Lessen the Risk of Breast Cancer
Lancaster University via NewsWise – One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers. Newswise — Scientists say their idea- as yet unproven…
Is Red Wine Good for the Body?
Chloe Bennett, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – There is a plethora of research and guidance which discuss the health consequences of consuming alcohol. In the United Kingdom, it is recommended…
Ultraviolet B Light Is Good for the Gut Microbiome
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via New Medical-Net – A small study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology on October 24, 2019, shows that exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) light,…
Study Shows Lifestyle Is a Threat to Gut Bacteria
Università di Trento via Science Daily – The evolution of dietary and hygienic habits in Western countries is associated with a decrease in the bacteria that help in digestion. To…
