Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden

Gut health has become one of today’s biggest wellness buzzwords. With so many products on the market, from supplements to sodas, it is hard not to be inundated with advice about how to improve the gut microbiome. Physicians often prescribe antibiotics for illness, but antibiotics disrupt the bacteria in the gut.

Gut microbiota modulation in gastrointestinal disorders: current evidence and therapeutic perspectives

Precision nutrition targeting the gut microbiota for weight management: mechanisms and applications

Living in a poorer neighbourhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health

Having diverse microbes in the gut has been promoted as a way to boost immunity, but studies suggest it’s more complicated than that

June 6, 2026 Key Points: A new study shows that food insecurity may leave a measurable impact on the gut microbiome of children. The study looked at the gut bacteria of Ethiopian schoolchildren from food-secure and food-insecure households. Children in food-insecure households had different gut microbiome profiles, including higher levels of Sutterella, which has been…

Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapies

With more than 100 million neurons in the digestive tract, the gut is commonly known as the “second brain” in numerous cultures, including ancient Greece, Japan, China and India, linking digestion with physical and mental well-being

Dear Doctors: I read about a study that says it’s possible for someone who eats meat to have a gut that’s as healthy as someone who is vegan. I know your gut microbiome is an important part of good health, but I’m just not cut out to be a vegan. I’d like to know more…