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Your Old Prescriptions Are Haunting Your Gut Microbiome, Study Finds
New research reveals your gut bacteria have a long memory for past medications, so your prescription history is basically a microbial scrapbook.
2026-08-24
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2026-08-15
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Gut Bacteria, When Starved of Fiber, May Start Snacking on Your Gut Lining
Two new studies reveal that when deprived of fiber, gut bacteria may munch on your gut lining - producing harmful metabolites instead of beneficial ones, and also that some 'microbial' metabolites are made by your own cells.
2026-07-17
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Scientists Test 39 Sweeteners, Find They're Not Just Sitting There Being Sweet
Cambridge scientists find 39 sweeteners affect gut bacteria, especially when mixed with other stuff like antidepressants. Lab results, not human trials - but still, maybe don't chase your meds with diet soda.
2026-06-14
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Scientists Discover That Ditching Sugar Entirely Might Also Be a Bit of a Problem
New research finds that cutting out sugar completely might mess with your gut microbes and metabolic health, proving once again that moderation is the real MVP.
2026-05-31
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Intermittent Fasting Rewires Your Gut and Brain, Because of Course It Does
A 2023 study shows intermittent fasting doesn't just shrink your waistline - it also rewires your brain and reshuffles your gut bacteria in a synchronized dance of appetite suppression.
2026-05-22
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Study Finds Junk Food Rewires Kids' Brains; Gut Bacteria Might Offer a Rewrite
New study reveals that childhood junk food can rewire brain appetite control, but gut bacteria might help undo the damage.
2026-05-08
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Constipation Drug Shows Surprising Talent for Kidney Protection, Because Why Not
A common constipation drug shows unexpected power to protect kidneys in a clinical trial, suggesting gut health might be the key to slowing chronic kidney disease.
2026-04-25
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Harvard Scientists Find Gut Bacteria May Be Using Industrial Chemical to Ruin Your Mood
Harvard researchers find that gut bacterium Morganella morganii can incorporate an industrial chemical to trigger inflammation, potentially explaining a link to depression - because apparently, your gut bacteria are also judging your cleaning…
2026-04-22
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Scientists Discover Your Gut Is Hosting a Suspicious Virus Party, RSVP: Colorectal Cancer
Researchers find a new virus hiding in a common gut bacterium, and it seems to really enjoy the company of people with colorectal cancer.
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