Emerging studies suggest the gut microbiome may predict how well you age. The world’s oldest person offers scientists new clues into the secrets of healthy aging and protection against the diseases that often plague the final years of life.
Our shared microbiome: How microbes connect health, people, and the planet
2 Dec 2025by GMFH Editing Team
In this video interview, Dr. Mireia Vallès-Colomer explains how our microbiome is formed, shared, and transmitted throughout life — and why understanding these microbial connections is key for human and planetary health.
Why gluten and wheat may not be the dietary villains driving IBS symptoms
25 Nov 2025by Andreu Prados
Although the underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unclear, many people with IBS believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat. A new study finds gluten and wheat are safe for many people with IBS, and the culprit might be something else.
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There is a lack of evidence for high-fiber diets to manage constipation. Here’s what works
9 Feb 2026by Andreu Prados
Chronic constipation affects around one in ten adults worldwide. The new British Dietetic Association’s guidelines suggest shifting from generic high-fiber diets to specific foods and drinks to improve constipation.
Emerging studies suggest the gut microbiome may predict how well you age. The world’s oldest person offers scientists new clues into the secrets of healthy aging and protection against the diseases that often plague the final years of life.
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Specific probiotic species and strains could help manage chronic constipation in adults
2 Feb 2026by Andreu Prados
Chronic constipation affects around one in ten adults worldwide. The new British Dietetic Association’s guidelines show that psyllium, certain probiotic strains and magnesium oxide supplements can help to improve constipation.
Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 restores gut microbiome functionality after antibiotic stress
26 Jan 2026by Nathalie Rolhion, Harry Sokol
Antibiotic treatments can profoundly disrupt gut microbiome structure and function. This article reviews new findings showing how Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 helps preserve microbial activity and metabolic resilience during antibiotic stress, with insights from advanced in vitro models and immune assays.
2025 has been a productive year in gut microbiome research, spanning metabolic health, neurogastroenterology, immune modulation, and precision nutrition. In this ‘Year in Review’ article, the GMFH editing team describes their pick of the top GMFH-covered advances in 2025, outlining their impact in the clinical setting and implications for current and future research.
