Share on PinterestGood for the gut but bad for the heart? A dietitian explains how to strike the right balance with products like kimchi and fruit smoothies. Image credit? Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The British Heart Foundation (BHF) issued a statement on Friday, March 27, 2026 warning about the hidden dangers to heart health that certain … Read more
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, potentially nudging the body toward a more protective, less inflammatory state. The findings offer early clues toward therapies that restore immune tolerance rather than simply suppress symptoms. Gubatan et al. demonstrate that … Read more
Whey protein isolate was associated with an increase in Bacteroidetes, while pea protein and mixed plant protein correlated with reduced fermentative bacteria, and rice protein predicted a higher representation of succinate-to-butyrate fermentation pathways. However, there was no significant change in the overall gut bacteria diversity. “The data indicate complex interactions between supplement type, exposure duration, … Read more
IntroductionThe gut microbiome: a dynamic ecosystemMicrobial dysbiosis and CRCGastric cancer and Helicobacter pyloriMicrobial metabolites and host signalingHost immune response and tumor microenvironmentClinical implications and future directionsReferencesFurther reading This article explains how host–microbiome interactions contribute to gastrointestinal cancer risk through microbial genotoxins, metabolic signaling pathways, immune dysregulation, and tumor microenvironment remodeling in colorectal and gastric cancers. … Read more
Scientists have engineered bacteria-infecting viruses (phages) to turn gut microbes into microscopic drug factories. This breakthrough allows targeted protein-based therapies to be delivered directly to the lower intestine, showing promise for treating chronic diseases like inflammation and obesity. Addressing one of the longstanding challenges in gastrointestinal drug delivery, Virginia Tech researchers have transformed gut bacteria … Read more
BEIJING, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — Researchers from Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University in east China’s Shanghai have recently unveiled a new mechanism by which the Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) enhances anti-tumor immunity. The FMD is a short-term, low-calorie diet designed to mimic the effects of fasting while still allowing limited food intake. This approach aims … Read more
BEIJING, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — Researchers from Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University in east China’s Shanghai have recently unveiled a new mechanism by which the Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) enhances anti-tumor immunity. The FMD is a short-term, low-calorie diet designed to mimic the effects of fasting while still allowing limited food intake. This approach aims … Read more
A Washington State University-led study found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for one week improves gut microbiome health and metabolism in overweight adults. The clinical trial showed increased beneficial gut bacteria, reduced harmful bacteria, and significant improvements in glucose tolerance and fat oxidation. (Artist’s concept.) Elderberry juice may improve metabolism and gut … Read more
Liberty’s Kayla Thornton: A Luminous Light Heads West New York Liberty fans are facing a bittersweet reality: Kayla Thornton, a key piece of their championship puzzle, is moving on. The beloved forward was selected by the new San Francisco franchise in the recent WNBA expansion draft, leaving a void in Brooklyn but carrying her infectious … Read more