Blood lipid–hormone ratios predict future asthma attacks years in advance
A large biobank study reveals that subtle imbalances between inflammatory lipids and steroids in the blood can identify…
Gut microbe metabolite TMA improves blood sugar by shutting down a key inflammatory switch
A microbial metabolite long linked to cardiovascular risk emerges as a surprising ally against metabolic inflammation, revealing how…
Emotional support in marriage associated with lower BMI and fewer food cravings
Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between…
The future of cancer detection could be just a blood test away, say scientists
The prospect of diagnosing cancer through painless methods—such as a simple AI-assisted blood or urine test that detects…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Polyphenol-rich dietary patterns linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk
People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and…
Eating lean beef as part of MED diet could improve gut diversity
New clinical trial evidence suggests that replacing an American-style diet with a Mediterranean eating pattern, while still consuming…
Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells’ protein building machinery
The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…