The gut microbiota have a known role in modulating gut immune homeostasis. Largely, through the development and function of host immune cells, including T helper cells expressing interleukin-17A. It ...

From coffee to protein bars to olive oil, people make many decisions every day about how they fuel their bodies. However, colorectal cancer risk typically is not front of mind when choosing what to ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this ...

Bile acid is a liquid substance your liver produces to aid in food digestion. Your body usually releases bile at the correct levels based on the food you eat. But sometimes your body produces too much ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Disruption of the interaction between the gut microbiome and the host can contribute to ...

Scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the brain. Their findings provide new insights into the signals and mechanisms by which satiety is controlled and ...

Over the years, researchers have amassed strong evidence that caloric restriction can extend lab animals’ lives. Unfortunately, extending those benefits to humans has proved difficult, in part because ...