A growing body of research now links the trillions of microbes living in the human gut to how well people age, with recent studies identifying specific bacterial signatures that distinguish healthy ...

If you love the sound of cracking open shells, pistachios might be your favorite snack nut—and they can also support digestive health. One serving of pistachios contains 3 grams of fiber, mostly ...

Festival overeating - rich in sugar, fried foods, and alcohol - can disrupt the gut microbiome and trigger digestive problems like bloating, acidity, and irregular bowel movements. Experts warn that ...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) represent a class of tiny yet mighty molecules produced when beneficial bacteria in your gut ferment dietary fiber. These microscopic compounds, primarily acetate, ...

Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the makeup of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King's College London and the University of ...

Research shows social deprivation reduces range of microbiome leading to worse physical and mental health ...

A recent study involving 684 Chinese adults has uncovered a significant connection between gut microbiota, aging, and bone health, particularly in relation to osteoporosis, a condition that weakens ...

People in more deprived areas had less diverse gut bacteria and fewer butyrate-producing microbes, linked to anxiety, diabetes, inflammation, and metabolic health, suggesting social conditions may ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the hormonal and metabolic disruptions seen in PCOS. Scientists now propose that postbiotics, bioactive ...