MICROBIOME

This study looked at whether eating a whole-food plant-based diet for 8 weeks could lower markers linked to cancer, inflammation, and immune health in firefighters. 121 active firefighters took part, with half switching to a plant-based diet and the other half eating as usual. Re…

This study tested whether personalized diet advice based on a person's gut bacteria could help adults with obesity make healthier food choices and improve gut health. Fifty participants in Colombia were split into two groups and followed for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes…

This study looked at whether a vaginal estrogen tablet could improve overactive bladder symptoms in 30 menopausal women by changing the bacteria in their urine. Participants used the tablet daily for 2 weeks, then twice a week for 10 more weeks. Researchers measured changes in La…

This pilot study looked at whether eating fermented vegetables increases levels of helpful lactic acid bacteria in the gut and whether people find them easy to eat. Twenty-four healthy adults took part, and researchers measured bacteria in stool samples and tracked digestive symp…

This study looked at 120 adults with acute ischemic stroke to see if the bacteria in their gut influenced their recovery. Researchers analyzed stool samples and brain scans, tracking disability over 6 months. The goal was to understand how gut microbes relate to stroke severity a…

This study looked at 320 people with HIV in Chile, some with metabolic syndrome, to understand how ongoing inflammation affects their health. Researchers used advanced tools like single-cell sequencing and flow cytometry to analyze immune and inflammatory patterns. The goal was t…