What’s on your plate? In the future, your gut microbiota will shape your doctor’s dietary advice
1 Sep 2025by Cristina Sáez
The gut microbiome influences how we respond to food and not all nutrients benefit us equally, something we’ve known for a while. A new review article delves into how our gut microbiome shapes the impact of diet on human health, leading to rethinking current nutrition guidelines.
As the global population ages, scientists are increasingly focused on identifying lifestyle factors that not only prevent disease but also actively promote healthy aging. Recent studies are beginning to reveal the potential role of different dietary patterns in shaping the gut microbiome composition and their association with aging and health outcomes.
Scientists uncover common patterns in infant gut microbiome development on four continents
23 Jul 2025by Mónica Quinzo
The gut microbiome’s early development is essential for infant health, but does it follow the same path worldwide? A new study reveals that despite geographical and cultural differences, infants undergo similar microbial changes in their intestines. Understanding the universal patterns of early gut microbiome succession offers a promising avenue for improving infant health worldwide.
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Fermented foods have been gaining attention in research and on people’s tables due to their link with gut health. More than tradition or flavor, they attract interest as they can influence the gut microbiota and generate compounds with potentially beneficial effects on the body.
Digestive Disease Week 2025 featured recent basic, translational, and clinical research into the microbiome. Find out more about the main takeaways relevant for your clinical practice selected by GMFH editors.
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The 6th biennial meeting of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, held at Queen Mary University of London, UK, from 4-6 September 2025, covered basic, translational, and clinical research in neurogastroenterology, including dietary therapies and ‘biotics’ for the management of gastrointestinal disorders. Find out more about the main takeaways from the conference.
Patients’ expectations and beliefs in IBS: Why gluten and wheat might not be the culprit
30 Sep 2025by Andreu Prados
Many patients with IBS find that wheat or gluten triggers gastrointestinal symptoms, prompting them to exclude these foods from their diets. A new study highlights how patients’ expectations and beliefs shape symptom modulation and dietary choices in IBS.
Digestive Disease Week 2025 featured recent basic, translational, and clinical research into the microbiome. Find out more about the main takeaways relevant for your clinical practice selected by GMFH editors.
