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Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Study examines whether alcohol-associated burn injuries impair cognitive function

The relationship between alcohol use and burn injuries is a negative one in multiple ways. Not only are about 50% of adults who sustain burn injuries intoxicated at the time of injury, suggesting that alcohol use may have contributed to the incident, but alcohol use among burn-injured patients is associated with more severe complications, delayed recovery, and increased morbidity and mortality.

10 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), researchers examined the effects of a low-carbohydrate-modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet (MMKD) on the gut microbiome and metabolome of patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

9 Apr 2023

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Researchers provide an overview of existing research on the correlation between uveitis and gut dysbiosis.

7 Apr 2023

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Researchers discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of obesity on children.

6 Apr 2023

Different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity, study reveals

A new study from UCLA researchers finds sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity.

6 Apr 2023

Exploring the gut microbiome's role in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Researchers analyzed data on the association between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Apr 2023

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

Researchers investigated the association between caffeine and the colonic microbiome.

6 Apr 2023

New method for lower respiratory tract infection diagnosis in critically ill children

Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which includes conditions such as pneumonia, has long been the leading cause of death from communicable agents and a leading cause of death in children worldwide.

5 Apr 2023

Naturally produced molecule directly targets and keeps Fusobacteria under control

Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have discovered an important mechanism that may have profound implications for how we prevent colorectal cancer. Oddly enough, their discovery began in the mouth.

5 Apr 2023

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

In a review article published in the journal Seminars in Immunology, scientists have explored the relationship between the Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development.

4 Apr 2023

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

Researchers explored the interaction of white adipose tissue mitochondria with gut microbiota in obesity.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

What are the effects of kimchi on human health?

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of kimchi consumption on overall human health.

4 Apr 2023

Owlstone Medical launches OMED Health to enable patients to better understand their gut microbiome and manage their digestive health

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced the launch of OMED Health, a dedicated, patient-centric brand and digital platform that will offer patients and clinicians access to breath-based diagnostic tests, point-of-care (PoC) devices and support resources for a range of conditions. Initially focused on digestive disease, OMED Health will help individuals with gut health issues have an improved quality of life by enabling better, and faster, understanding and management of their conditions.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 4 Apr 2023

Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Researchers evaluated the gut mycobiota in adolescents/children with depression.

4 Apr 2023

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Scientists at the University of Minnesota, USA, have initiated a study entitled “the Hmong Microbiome and Gout, Obesity, Vitamin C (HMANGO-C) study” to determine the effect of vitamin C supplementation on serum urate levels in Hmong adults with or without gout. Hmong (pronounced mung) is a racial group originally from the Southwest of China.

3 Apr 2023

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors’ microbiomes have increased levels of specific bacteria

Even as pancreatic cancer treatments improve, only about 9% of patients survive past five years. Researchers have searched unsuccessfully to find genetic differences that explain why some patients survive long term and some do not and have now shifted their focus to the gut microbiome.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

The intercommunication between the central nervous system and the digestive system and its contribution to mental health status

Researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between gut microbiota and neurological as well as psychiatric disorders.

3 Apr 2023

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Latest Microbiome News and Research

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Study examines whether alcohol-associated burn injuries impair cognitive function

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity, study reveals

Exploring the gut microbiome's role in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

New method for lower respiratory tract infection diagnosis in critically ill children

Naturally produced molecule directly targets and keeps Fusobacteria under control

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

What are the effects of kimchi on human health?

Owlstone Medical launches OMED Health to enable patients to better understand their gut microbiome and manage their digestive health

Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors’ microbiomes have increased levels of specific bacteria

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

The intercommunication between the central nervous system and the digestive system and its contribution to mental health status

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