Lifestyle changes have led to a surge in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver. This is a big problem, as it can lead to serious health issues. Scientists are always on the lookout for natural solutions to tackle this problem. One such solution might be the polyphenols found in Pandanus Amaryllifolius Roxb. These compo...
Blastocystis is a tiny organism that lives in our gut and is found in many people. It is part of the gut microbiome, which is the community of microorganisms that live in our digestive system. This tiny organism has caught the attention of scientists because it seems to be linked to better diets and a lower risk of heart and metabolic diseases. This is interesting be...
The gut is a hotbed of activity, teeming with microbes that play a crucial role in overall health. When the immune system is suppressed, it can throw a wrench into the body's metabolism, hormones, and general functioning. This disruption is often linked to changes in gut bacteria, but the exact connection is still a mystery. In a recent investigation, researchers tu...
The importance of nutrition in shaping a child's gut microbiome and overall health is a hot topic. It is clear that what kids eat affects the tiny world inside their guts. A recent study in China shed light on how different foods influence the gut microbiome and metabolism in children aged 2 to 12. The study focused on plant-based diets and their impact on gut bac...
Newborns can suffer from long-term thinking problems due to a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This condition is known as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD). Scientists have found that the tiny organisms living in our gut, called gut microbiota, play a big role in how well our brains work. These gut bacteria can influence how well our brains w...
Microbes, tiny organisms living in our gut, have been a hot topic in science for the past 20 years. Researchers have discovered that these little guys play a big role in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning properly. They act like little regulators, influencing various systems in our body from the time we're born until we're old and grey. These microbes aren't...
Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease our sweet tooth while cutting calories. But do they cause more harm t...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health worry. It can lead to heart issues, strokes, and kidney problems. Doctors know a lot about it, but they're still figuring out why it happens, especially when there's no clear cause. Recent research says that an imbalance in the bacteria living in our gut might play a role. These bacteria, called gut microbiota, ca...
Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious health issue that mainly affects premature babies. It's like a fire in the belly, causing severe inflammation in the gut. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens by looking at it from different angles. They're combining insights from doctors, microbiologists, and molecular scientists to get a full picture. ...
Ever thought about how changing your gut's job could fix liver problems? Scientists did an experiment with rats that had a liver disease called MASLD. They performed a surgery called duodenal-jejunal bypass (DJB), which changed how food travels through the gut. Surprisingly, the rats' livers started to heal! Why? It looks like the surgery shifted the gut's tiny resid...