Don't toss those veggie scraps—they might be healthier than you think
What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research suggests.
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Evidence grows that gut microbes shape mental health, opening doors for new therapies
Nearly one in seven people live with a mental health disorder, making it one of the world's most pressing health challenges. Yet despite available treatments, most people still lack access to effective care.
Oct 10, 2025
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Novo Nordisk buys US biotech firm Akero for $4.7 billion
Novo Nordisk said Thursday it was buying US biotech firm Akero Therapeutics, which is developing treatments for a number of metabolic diseases, for $4.7 billion.
Oct 9, 2025
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Glycoprotein shows potential for treating both 'leaky gut' and severe depression
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both "leaky gut" and severe depression? New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), published in Chronic Stress, shows that a glycoprotein called reelin may one day ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Microplastics found to change gut microbiome in first human-sample study
New research presented at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm commonly found in the environment—can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns linked to depression ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Five herbs and spices that could help improve your digestion
Digestive discomfort—whether it's bloating after a heavy meal or the occasional bout of indigestion—can make anyone miserable.
Oct 2, 2025
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What the gut microbiome of the world's oldest person can tell us about aging
When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.
Oct 1, 2025
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A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining
A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from MIT. This amino acid, the researchers discovered, can turn on an immune signaling pathway that helps ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Study links food and beverage temperature to mental and gut health
Be it a cool iced coffee or warm cup of soup, the temperature of what we eat and drink may influence our mental and digestive health, according to new research led by San Diego State University.
Sep 30, 2025
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A2 milk is not always the best option for milk-sensitive individuals, study suggests
A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels. The study found that protein-hydrolyzed ...
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