Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

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…

Host–gut microbiota interactions in health and disease: mechanisms and intervention strategies

Eliminating sugar from your diet may be more detrimental than previously thought, according to an animal study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill

Emerging research shows the human microbiome plays a critical role in preventing health care-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, and dysbiosis, offering new opportunities for infection prevention and patient care

November 1, 2025 ByJulie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter

Modern pig producers continue to face increasing pressure to improve animal efficiency and welfare while reducing reliance on antibiotics and promoting more sustainable production systems. At the centre of these challenges often lies a critical factor: gut health

Research in microbiome science has increasingly highlighted the fundamental impact of the gut microbiota on human health, with implications ranging from metabolic regulation to immune function and even neurobehavioral outcomes. Historically, most studies have concentrated on broad correlations between microbial populations and host health or disease, classifying individuals based on generalized community structures or typical…