Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

People are living longer. In the Netherlands, for example, the percentage of the population over 65 has risen from 12.8% in 1990 to 20.8% in 2025. And this pattern is repeated across the globe

Type 2 diabetes is estimated to affect more than 460 million people worldwide. Cases have continued to rise over recent decades, with projections suggesting that more than 1 billion people will be living with the condition by 2050

Dear Doctors: I just finished a tough year in grad school, and my diet hasn’t been that great. I know your gut microbiome has a lot to do with good health, and I want to get mine into better shape. I’m thinking about probiotic capsules, but it’s confusing. How do you know which ones to…

It’s hot in the UK. For many, myself included, it’s too hot. And the heat seems to be doing more than simply making us sweat and overheat at night

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular

The human gut teems with bacteria and other microbes. They contribute to our health but also influence our susceptibility to certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

A landmark Swedish study published Tuesday found that the composition of bacteria in your gut can reliably flag your risk of developing type 2 diabetes years before blood sugar levels reach any clinical threshold — and that whether those bacteria protect you or harm you may depend almost entirely on how much fiber you eat

Analysis of 3,000 human microbiomes and over 1,300 phytonutrients indicated that at least 775 plant compounds can be modified by gut bacteria

The gut microbiome, which consists of the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in overall health. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, metabolism, and even aspects of mental well-being

A new Yale-led study provides evidence that industrialized lifestyles are changing how people regulate estrogen and other hormones through the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microbes inside the digestive system.