Gut Health

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Black Licorice Compound Glycyrrhizin Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Lab Tests
Gut & Microbiome

Black Licorice Compound Glycyrrhizin Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Lab Tests

A stem cell intestine model screened 3,500 compounds and flagged glycyrrhizin from black licorice as a top anti-inflammatory candidate for IBD.

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May 10, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Actively Inject Proteins Into Human Cells to Control Immune Function
Gut & Microbiome

Gut Bacteria Actively Inject Proteins Into Human Cells to Control Immune Function

Scientists discover friendly gut bacteria use injection systems to send proteins into human cells, influencing immunity and inflammation.

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Apr 15, 2026 0
Living Together Changes Your Gut Bacteria Through Daily Social Contact
Gut & Microbiome

Living Together Changes Your Gut Bacteria Through Daily Social Contact

New research reveals that close social contact, not just shared environment, actively transfers gut microbes between household members.

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Apr 15, 2026 0
Smart Underwear Reveals People Fart Twice as Often as Previously Thought
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Smart Underwear Reveals People Fart Twice as Often as Previously Thought

New wearable device tracks gut gas production, showing people pass gas 32 times dailyβ€”double previous estimates.

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Apr 14, 2026 0
MIT Discovers Gut Protein That Traps and Kills Dangerous Bacteria
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MIT Discovers Gut Protein That Traps and Kills Dangerous Bacteria

New research reveals intelectin-2 protein strengthens gut mucus while directly neutralizing harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

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Apr 14, 2026 0
New Gut Drug Prevents Liver Damage After Life-Saving Intestinal Surgery
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New Gut Drug Prevents Liver Damage After Life-Saving Intestinal Surgery

Scientists develop gut-targeted compound that protects liver and boosts nutrient absorption after small bowel surgery, offering hope where no treatments exist.

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Apr 14, 2026 0
AI Discovers Gut Bacteria Patterns That Could Detect Cancer Years Earlier
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AI Discovers Gut Bacteria Patterns That Could Detect Cancer Years Earlier

Scientists used AI to identify gut microbiome signatures that predict digestive cancers and IBD before symptoms appear.

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Apr 14, 2026 0
Intense Training Rewires Gut Bacteria in Ways That Could Boost Athletic Performance
Gut & Microbiome

Intense Training Rewires Gut Bacteria in Ways That Could Boost Athletic Performance

New research reveals how training intensity directly alters gut microbiome composition, potentially influencing athletic performance.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Ozempic Pill Ingredient SNAC May Disrupt Gut Health in New Animal Study
Gut & Microbiome

Ozempic Pill Ingredient SNAC May Disrupt Gut Health in New Animal Study

Research finds the absorption enhancer in oral semaglutide tablets affects gut bacteria and inflammation markers beyond its intended role.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Vegan Fecal Transplants Could Lower Heart Disease Risk by Reducing TMAO
Gut & Microbiome

Vegan Fecal Transplants Could Lower Heart Disease Risk by Reducing TMAO

New research explores whether transplanting gut bacteria from vegans can reduce TMAO, a compound linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Childhood Stress Creates Lifelong Gut Problems Through Brain-Gut Connection
Gut & Microbiome

Childhood Stress Creates Lifelong Gut Problems Through Brain-Gut Connection

New research reveals how early life stress rewires the gut-brain connection, leading to digestive disorders that persist into adulthood.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Fibermaxxing Could Transform Your Gut Health and Extend Healthspan
Gut & Microbiome

Fibermaxxing Could Transform Your Gut Health and Extend Healthspan

New research reveals how consuming adequate daily fiber through 'fibermaxxing' may reduce disease risk and improve long-term health outcomes.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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