Gut
Coverage of Gut in the Nexus archive.
- Artificial sugars in low-calorie drinks could be bad for your gut, study suggests
A study suggests that artificial sugars in low-calorie drinks may have negative effects on gut health.
- The surprising delicacy that can ease inflammation and soothe your gut
The article highlights a delicacy that may help reduce inflammation and soothe gut issues. It suggests that this unexpected food item could offer health benefits for digestive health.
- Mint condition: how the humble herb can help to soothe your gut, freshen breath and lower stress levels
The article discusses how mint, a humble herb, can help soothe the gut, freshen breath, and lower stress levels. It highlights the herb's potential health benefits and practical uses.
- Could your gut be making you tired, bloated or low? Take this quiz to see what your microbes are really up to
The article explores how gut microbes might contribute to symptoms like tiredness, bloating, and low mood, offering a quiz to assess microbial activity. It focuses on the potential link between gut health and common physical or emotional issues.
- Good news for sweet tooths: Going sugar-free can mess with your gut and metabolism: study
A study suggests that going sugar-free may negatively impact gut health and metabolism. The research highlights unexpected effects of sugar-free diets on digestive systems and metabolic processes.
- What's really going on in your gut?
The gut contains trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The article explores the role and presence of these microorganisms within the human gut.
- Why do some people get sepsis while others don’t? Scientists point to the gut
A study found that mice with higher gut bacteria concentrations exhibited early, strong inflammatory responses, suggesting a link between gut microbiota and sepsis susceptibility. Scientists are exploring gut bacteria's role in determining who develops sepsis.
- New Scientist recommends a deep dive into our organs by Giulia Enders
Giulia Enders, known for her book 'Gut' about the intestines, has released a new book titled 'Organ Speak' that explores other organs. The article describes it as a compelling follow-up that listens to what our organs are telling us.
- Ötzi the murdered Iceman’s microbiome is still active
Researchers identified active yeasts in Ötzi the Iceman's gut microbiome over 5,300 years after his death. These yeasts were used to create bread, demonstrating the microbiome's ongoing activity.
- Why the gut is known as the second brain
The gut influences emotions and is referred to as the second brain, according to Professor Jon Swann of Biomolecular Medicine. This highlights the gut's role in shaping emotional responses beyond mere brain control.
- Tomorrow’s medical sensors might come served with dinner
The article discusses the development of innovative medical sensors integrated into everyday items like food and toothpaste. Technologies such as riboflavin-based batteries and transistor-like components in toothpaste are highlighted as potential breakthroughs in health monitoring.
- Protective maternal gut instincts
Pregnancy poses challenges including infection and nutritional demands, but pregnancy-associated gut changes offer help. Pregnancy is a complex process that affects the body in various ways. The gut plays a crucial role in protecting against infection during this time.