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Gut & Microbiome

Gut bacteria diversity, digestive health, probiotics, prebiotics, and the gut-brain axis

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Gut Bacteria Directly Reshape Brain Structure and Drive Psychiatric Disorders
Gut & Microbiome

Gut Bacteria Directly Reshape Brain Structure and Drive Psychiatric Disorders

Massive genetic study reveals specific gut microbes alter brain anatomy and cause mental health conditions through structural brain changes.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Produce Hormones That Control Brain Function Through Steroid Synthesis
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Gut Bacteria Produce Hormones That Control Brain Function Through Steroid Synthesis

New research reveals how intestinal cells make steroid hormones that communicate with gut bacteria and influence brain health.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria May Control Eye Health Through New Gut-Retina Connection
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Gut Bacteria May Control Eye Health Through New Gut-Retina Connection

Review reveals how gut microbiome imbalances drive major eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Control Brain Function Through Direct Neural Communication Pathways
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Gut Bacteria Control Brain Function Through Direct Neural Communication Pathways

New research reveals how gut microbes directly signal to the brain through specialized nerve connections, opening therapeutic targets.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Hospital-at-Home Plus Fecal Transplant Saves Money for Elderly C. diff Patients
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Hospital-at-Home Plus Fecal Transplant Saves Money for Elderly C. diff Patients

Danish study shows combining home care with fecal microbiota transplantation reduces costs by €2,556 per patient while improving outcomes.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Alternate-Day Fasting Boosts Brain Function Through Gut Microbiome Changes
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Alternate-Day Fasting Boosts Brain Function Through Gut Microbiome Changes

Study shows fasting improves cognitive performance in obesity by modifying gut bacteria and enhancing brain immune cells.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
IBD Patients Face 35% Risk of Depression and Anxiety Through Gut-Brain Connection
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IBD Patients Face 35% Risk of Depression and Anxiety Through Gut-Brain Connection

New review reveals how inflammatory bowel disease triggers neuropsychiatric disorders via disrupted gut-brain communication pathways.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Control Brain Health Through Immune System Pathways
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Gut Bacteria Control Brain Health Through Immune System Pathways

New research reveals how gut microbes communicate with the brain via immune cells, opening therapeutic targets for neurological diseases.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Gut Bacteria Control Sleep Through Brain-Gut Metabolic Pathway
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Gut Bacteria Control Sleep Through Brain-Gut Metabolic Pathway

New research reveals how gut microbiota directly regulate insomnia through metabolic signals to the brain.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Mouthwash May Disrupt Oral Microbiome and Increase Systemic Disease Risk
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Mouthwash May Disrupt Oral Microbiome and Increase Systemic Disease Risk

New research reveals antiseptic mouthwashes effectively kill pathogens but may also disrupt beneficial oral bacteria, potentially affecting heart and metabolic health.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Archaea Microbes Found in Mouth May Protect Against Tooth Decay
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Archaea Microbes Found in Mouth May Protect Against Tooth Decay

New research reveals archaea in saliva and plaque, with reduced methanogen activity linked to dental caries development.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
Saliva vs Plaque Sampling Reveals Key Differences in Periodontal Disease Detection
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Saliva vs Plaque Sampling Reveals Key Differences in Periodontal Disease Detection

Comprehensive analysis of all tooth sites shows saliva captures broad microbial diversity while plaque better identifies specific periodontal pathogens.

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Apr 2, 2026 0
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