From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while highlighting why timing may be critical for slowing cognitive decline. Study: The association between gut microbiota and cognitive decline: A systematic review of the literature. Image credit: Toa55/Shutterstock.com The gut-brain axis is gaining importance as a modulator … Read more
A sweeping new review shows how disruptions in the gut microbiome may fuel obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk, while pointing to diet and other microbiome-focused strategies that could help restore metabolic balance. Integrative mechanistic framework linking gut dysbiosis to systemic metabolic dysfunction. Arrows indicate the progression of events from exogenous and host-related factors to … Read more
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery. Researchers in Japan explored whether taking probiotics early in pregnancy could help reduce the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). In a multicenter clinical trial, women who consumed probiotics containing Clostridium butyricum showed lower recurrence … 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
Archyde The global health and wellness market is poised for substantial growth, projected to reach $10.36 trillion by 2030, according to a new report. This represents an increase from $6.82 trillion… You can read the full story here: Health & Wellness Market Report 2026-2030: $10.36 Trillion Industry Outlook. Source link
Dublin, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Health and Wellness Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The health and wellness market is undergoing significant expansion, predicted to grow from $6.82 trillion in 2025 to $10.36 trillion in 2030 at a CAGR of 8.7%. This growth is fueled by heightened health awareness, … Read more
By Jugal Das and Soumya Puri, Shiv Nadar University They have long been viewed as a digestive aid and a food that helps the body recover from a course of antibiotics. Now, a quiet revolution is reshaping our understanding of probiotics, the beneficial bacteria found in yoghurt and fermented food items. Probiotics and microbiome-based interventions … Read more
The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying of diarrhea in low and middle-income countries. Diarrhea kills nearly two million lives every year and is one of the main causes of child deaths globally. Rotavirus is one of the most important causes of childhood diarrhea, … Read more
Gut wellness is one of the key foundations for good health, shaping vital functions, from immunity and skin to mental wellbeing. This is why what’s on your plate has become the need of the hour. The complex ecosystem of bacteria in your gut helps with nutrient absorption and overall digestive efficiency. Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics … Read more
Dr Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, took to Instagram on May 27 to discuss ‘leaky gut, one of the most common gut health concerns she hears from her patients’ and how she ‘explains it as a neuro-gastroenterologist’. She said that what patients call ‘leaky gut’ is actually what gastroenterologists call ‘increased intestinal permeability’. Also read | … Read more