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.
by GMFH Editing Team
Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and organ function outside the gut. Find out more about the knowns and unknowns on how the gut communicates with other parts of the body, involving the gut, the brain, the lungs, the skin, and even the heart, and why it matters to your health.
by Giovana Martucelli
Over two intense days of conference, specialists shared the latest research findings and their experiences in both research and clinical practice, exploring how everyday factors influence the composition of the gut microbiota and impact our health. Here, we bring you the key insights from the event.
Microbes living in your digestive tract may help you achieve or maintain a healthy body weight by influencing your food intake behaviors. This article delves into what scientists know and do not know about gut microbiota and obesity and provides science-backed tools for leveraging the microbes in your gut to achieve a healthier body weight.
by Mónica Quinzo
Gut microbiota plays a role in cholesterol metabolism by influencing bile acid production. Recent research has identified a microbial process that helps maintain metabolic balance and prevent fat accumulation. Understanding this interaction may provide insights into metabolic health and disease prevention.
by GMFH Editing Team
Dr. Stéphane Schneider explains what recent studies have shown regarding the importance of taking care of what you eat for preventing or better controlling type 2 diabetes through the gut microbiome.
by GMFH Editing Team
Prof. Patrice D. Cani updates the health effects of Akkermansia muciniphila as one of the most widely studied gut bacteria for weight management.
by GMFH Editing Team
We have known for a while that obesity has a microbial component. Now, a team of scientists led by Patrice D. Cani reports a novel bacterium isolated from the human gut that counteracts diet-induced obesity, inflammation and glucose dysregulation in mice.
by GMFH Editing Team
According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. To mark International Coeliac Day, GMFH interviews Dr Elena Verdú from McMaster University (Canada), who explains some key facts about the condition.
by Megan Mouw
A new study suggests that the gut microbiota may be a novel avenue for exploring heart disease prevention. This article explains how a diet higher in plants and lower in animal products may decrease heart disease risk thanks to the reduction in certain metabolites produced by the gut microbiota.
