Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

Every day in the urban slums of Mumbai, hundreds of young children were fed a toddler-appropriate porridge, soft curry or fresh baked good. For some, these were made of ordinary pearl millet, an ancient grain common in the Indian diet. For others, it was a specially bred variety, packed with nearly three times the iron…

Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that drinking kombucha was associated with reduced anxiety and depressive-like behaviors in mice

SAN FRANCISCO – APRIL 06: A man walks along the Embarcadero April 6, 2005 in San Francisco. According to a study released Tuesday, almost 53 percent of Californians over 25 are overweight, and more than 17 percent are obese, or extremely overweight and are costing nearly $21.7 billion a year in medical bills, injuries and…

The growing importance of gut health and microbiome science in modern healthcare was highlighted at the Fiji Pharmaceutical Society–TISA Insurance Annual Conference

The role of gut microbiome in antimicrobial resistance transmission between companion animals and livestock: mechanisms, drivers, and One Health implications

Friso promotes global scientific collaboration on children’s gut health in Vietnam October 13, 2026 | 16:18(0) user say The Global Gut Health Summit Vietnam 2026, organised by Friso, part of FrieslandCampina, was organised during October 9-11 in Ho Chi Minh City, and brought together nearly 200 domestic and international healthcare professionals and researchers.

The Gut-Brain Axis. Or, if you prefer, the gut-brain axis. The more research progresses, the more we discover that the interactions between the inhabitants of the ‘megacity’ that is our digestive system and the wellbeing of the central nervous system are closely and firmly interlinked. In fact, the gut microbiota could even act as a…

Poor gut health has been traced to cancer, brain disease and cardiovascular disease but a good diet can go a long way to offsetting health issues

Imagine checking into a gorgeous retreat and coming home a few days later with a whole new gut. At least, that’s the idea behind a growing crop of gut-health getaways, where specialized menus, wellness routines and even microbiome testing promise to help travelers get their digestive health on track

A Tsimane extended family gets ready for the morning, while a large pot of manioc roots cooks in preparation to make shocdye, a local fermented brew. Michael Gurvenhide caption