Food insecurity linked to gut microbiome changes in children
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.
Jun 6, 2026
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How culture, stress, and social life may shape gut health
Abdominal pain before an important exam, nausea during intense stress, or sudden intestinal problems following difficult life experiences—many people regard such symptoms as a temporary bodily reaction. However, a growing ...
Jun 3, 2026
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A common food compound may hold the key to shutting down leaky gut damage
When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more than a digestive issue—it's ...
Jun 1, 2026
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How an aging immune system loses control over the gut microbiome
Trillions of microorganisms live in the human gut, collectively forming the gut microbiome. They support important bodily functions, including digestion, metabolism, and the immune system. While this microbial community remains ...
May 27, 2026
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Probiotics may help prevent childcare gastrointestinal bugs
New research suggests probiotics could help reduce "gastro bugs" in children attending childcare and kindergartens—potentially easing the familiar cycle of gastro lurgies for parents and families.
May 27, 2026
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Broccoli compounds may help repair HIV-linked gut damage, animal study suggests
For many people living with HIV, today's treatments can suppress the virus and dramatically improve health. But even when HIV is controlled, damage to the gut caused by the disease can persist, fueling chronic inflammation ...
May 25, 2026
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Gut-lung microbe shifts may explain clozapine's severe bowel and lung side effects
Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations, false and rigid beliefs (i.e., delusions), impaired mental functions, disorganized speech and, in some cases, repetitive body movements. This ...
New study traces network of nerves that disrupt digestion, pointing to potential IBS treatment
When stress affects the gut, the stomach tightens, digestion slows. For some, these symptoms resolve quickly. For others—particularly people with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and related conditions—they ...
May 20, 2026
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Gut health: Why food alone won't fix childhood stunting
South Africa has a paradox when it comes to food availability. Its supermarkets are overflowing. But it continues to record high levels of stunted growth.
May 19, 2026
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Kids with chronic stomach pain got relief when treatment changed one crucial lesson about their bodies
Chronic abdominal pain affects an estimated 10%–15% of children and is a leading cause of school absence and daily disruption for families. For many children, the experience does more than hurt—it teaches them something potentially ...
May 18, 2026
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