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What we eat affects our health—and can alter how our genes function
Date: 09/01/2025
"We found a direct link between eating fibre and modulation of gene function that has anti-cancer effects, and we think this is likely a global mechanism because the short-chain fatty acids that result from fibre digestion can travel all over the body...."
How sweet is it really? Non-nutritive sweeteners and the control of blood sugar levels
Date: 27/11/2024
"These findings go a long way to answering some of the fundamental questions we have around the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners and show that despite the misconception that they are metabolically inert, their habitual high intake can alter distinct mechanisms of sugar handling...."
How the keto diet could one day treat autoimmune disorders by increasing anti-inflammatory compounds
Date: 04/11/2024
These results provide hope for the development of a more tolerable alternative to helping those people than asking them stick to a challenging restrictive diet.
The effects of binge drinking on teenagers’ brain development
Date: 23/10/2024
Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs.
Study reveals link between microbiome and aggression in mice
Date: 23/09/2024
"Our findings are revolutionary. They suggest that a disrupted microbiome during critical developmental periods can lead to persistent aggressive behaviours later in life."
Vitamin B1 linked to reduced fatigue in some inflammatory bowel disease patients
Date: 03/09/2024
A new study provides insight into why vitamin B1—also known as thiamine—helps some patients regain their energy, while others do not experience the same effect.
Autism spectrum disorder associated with altered gut microbiome in children
Date: 10/07/2024
Our findings highlight the potential application of multikingdom and functional gut microbiota markers as non-invasive diagnostic tools in ASD.
Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found to Reduce Aggression
Date: 09/07/2024
Tell me how much omega-3 fatty acids you consume, and I'll tell you your mood.
Link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease points to potential therapeutic route
Date: 17/06/2024
"Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin and biotin holds promise as a potential therapeutic avenue for alleviating PD symptoms and slowing disease progression."
Researchers find a poor quality diet may lead to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety
Date: 06/06/2024
A first-of-its-kind study into brain chemistry and structure and diet quality of 30 volunteers shows that eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety.
Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life
Date: 04/04/2024
We can see in the study that there are clear differences in the intestinal flora already during the first year of life between those who develop autism or ADHD and those who don't. We've found associations with some factors that affect gut bacteria, such as antibiotic treatment during the child's first year, which is linked to an increased risk of these diseases..."
Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?
Date: 20/02/2024
"Our life expectancy is lower than other economically comparable countries. When we look at increasing rates of non-communicable diseases in less developed nations, we can see a tracking of this increase along with increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods in their diets."
Are preservatives killing good gut bacteria?
Date: 08/02/2024
“With the levels of lantibiotics currently present in food, it’s very probable that they might impact our gut health as well.”
Clues to autism's causes may lie in the gut
Date: 26/01/2024
"The hope is that early identification of autism can lead to prevention or treatment..."
Wheat diet may exacerbate multiple sclerosis severity, research finds
Date: 18/01/2024
"Our studies show how important diet, its interactions with the gut microbiome and the gut immune system are for health. A wheat-free diet can reduce the severity of MS and other inflammatory diseases."
Irritable bowel syndrome patients found to suffer higher rates of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Date: 09/01/2024
"As we continue to learn more about how gut health affects health elsewhere it is important that clinicians look for and manage somatic co-morbidities in IBS patients."
Could artificial sweeteners alter your microbiome?
Date: 03/01/2024
These findings suggest that consuming non-sugar sweeteners may significantly alter microbiome composition and function in the metabolically active small bowel, with different alterations seen in stool.
Why Your Brain Hates Junk Food
Date: 02/01/2024
The health of your brain, science is making clear, has a lot to do with the health of your gut, which, of course, has much to do with what you feed it.
Study reveals relationship of gut microbiome on children's brain development and function
Date: 27/12/2023
This research could lead to early detection of developmental issues and interventions, potentially mitigating long-term cognitive challenges.
Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study
Date: 12/12/2023
"Our goal is to break down the early steps in celiac disease autoimmunity—before celiac disease is fully progressed—in order to prevent its development..."
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