by Cristina Sáez
The Mediterranean diet is once again at the center of scientific evidence. A new study, published in BMC Medicine, shows that this dietary pattern not only protects cardiovascular and metabolic health, but also helps preserve cognitive function with age.
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular as a dietary approach for improving metabolic and gut health. This article explores the potential benefits and risks of intermittent fasting for the gut, examining current evidence on its effects on digestion, the gut microbiota, and overall health.
Human milk does more than nourish, it also delivers beneficial microbes that help build the infant gut microbiome. A new study from the University of Chicago offers the most detailed look yet at how bacterial strains in breast milk are transferred to babies. The findings shed new light on early-life microbial transmission and its potential impact on long-term health.
by Mónica Quinzo
Emerging evidence has revealed the biological dialogue between our kidneys and the trillions of bacteria inhabiting our gut, a connection scientists now call the gut-kidney axis. This connection is a complex feedback system in which the state of one organ can significantly affect the health of the other.
by Andreu Prados
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize the role of the microbiome for health. This article delves into both strengths and inconsistencies of the new guidelines through the gut microbiome lens.
by 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.
Childhood is a crucial period for building the gut microbiome, yet it remains one of its least studied phases. Le French Gut Kids aims to fill this gap by analyzing gut microbiota and lifestyle data from children and adolescents across France. The project seeks to better understand how early gut development may influence health throughout life.
by Cristina Sáez
A new study reveals that a molecule produced by gut bacteria can trigger atherosclerosis, shedding light on why some healthy individuals develop cardiovascular disease.
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.
by 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.
