Browsing: microbiome

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

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…

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

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…

Researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine have uncovered how an imbalanced gut microbiome escalates the production of metabolic byproducts by certain gut bacteria. This imbalance drives a feedback loop that worsens chronic kidney disease (CKD) in mice. The scientists identified an investigational drug that might break the destructive cycle. The findings were published in Science

Researchers found that cohabiting people share certain microbes regardless of the ‘proximity’ of their relationship. Siblings, parents and children all shared similar numbers of microbial strains

Recent years have seen growing interest in scientific research about gut health, which extends far beyond the digestive tract. As scientists have learned more about the importance of the gut microbiome to overall health, consumers are increasingly interested in understanding how the foods they choose make a difference for their long-term wellness.