A new UCLA study suggests that the pace of brain aging may be connected to bacteria in the gut and the chemical compounds they produce. The findings offer a new
Scientists may have found a new way to reduce harmful inflammation in the brain by targeting a receptor that can already be blocked with existing drugs. The research, published in
Chronic diabetic ulcers are among the most difficult complications facing modern healthcare. More than 131 million people worldwide are affected, and the wounds are associated with roughly $755 billion in
An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has reversed a serious form of fatty liver disease in animal studies by targeting an unexpected source of liver damage: the gut. The
Strokes are becoming increasingly common among younger adults, challenging the long-held belief that they primarily affect older people. A study examining nearly three decades of medical data found that stroke
Plant based diets support health in several ways, including benefits for the gut, immune system, metabolism, and cardiovascular system. Part of that effect comes from encouraging a diverse population of
New Northwestern Medicine research published in Nature Communications suggests that a substance produced when gut bacteria digest dietary fiber may leave a durable molecular mark on cells lining the intestine.
Medications can influence the community of microbes living in the human gut long after a person stops taking them, according to a large study led by researchers at the University
About 65% of U.S. adults report drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage each day. New research from the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute suggests that this common habit may be
Spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes are often praised for their nutritional value. But new research from the UNC School of Medicine suggests that for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
