(Natural News) Medieval fecal samples from Israel and Latvia could provide crucial insights into how gut diseases developed, suggests a recent study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The samples were recovered from two latrines located in the capital cities of Jerusalem and Riga, which date back to between the 14th and […]

(Natural News) We all know that too much salt can cause heart disease and kill you. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that the bacteria inside your body defends you against your salt intake. Their findings were published in the journal Nature. In both mice and men, a high-salt diet is known to diminish […]

(Natural News) Identical twins are two distinctly different people. While they may have similar characteristics, dress the same way, or even finish each other’s sentences, ask any parent of a pair of identical twins and you will understand how different they are. They may have identical genes (thus, the name) but they do not share identical gene expressions, […]

(Natural News) Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects one’s motor functions. The onset of Parkinson’s starts with mild symptoms of barely noticeable tremors, feelings of stiffness and slowed movement. It gradually becomes more and more debilitating as time passes. However, a recent study has found that gut health may be linked to the onset of Parkinson’s […]

(Natural News) According to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford, there is “a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria” in red-bellied lemurs. The scientists believe that their findings can be used to further research on human health and that the phenomenon is probably made possible “through ‘huddling’ behavior and touch.” Researchers […]

(Natural News) Right now, we are seeing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s in unprecedented numbers – and these figures are only expected to rise in the future. In fact, the number of Alzheimer’s patients in the United States is expected to grow from 5 million today to 14 million by the year 2050, which […]

(Natural News) Gut bacteria aid in the proper digestion of pretty much any type of food. And the right gut bacteria are necessary for all kinds of different natural processes to occur. If they are not present, then it could lead to problems. For example, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) could happen, though the underlying reasons for […]

(Natural News) The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in […]

(Natural News) If you want a healthy liver and gut, an article on EurekAlert! recommended taking up a Mediterranean-style diet. A study on American and Turkish patients with liver cirrhosis showed that eating fermented milk products and vegetables – plus moderate amounts of chocolate, coffee, and tea – could reduce the chances of serious complications that […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard by now that antibiotics can seriously impact your gut microbiome, but it turns out that this action is not just limited to antibiotics. Now, scientists from Germany’s European Molecular Biology Laboratory have found that many drugs that target human cells rather than bacteria can cause changes in microbiome composition as […]