Apr 5, 2026The Gut-Eye Axis and Dry Eye: Plausible, Not ProvenCan probiotics help dry eye through the gut-eye axis? The immune theory is credible, but one small randomized trial found no biomarker benefit.dry eye diseasedysbiosisgut-eye axisRead article →
Apr 1, 2026Older Siblings and C-Section Microbiome RecoveryOlder siblings predict gut microbiome recovery after C-section birth, but breastfeeding and confounding keep the asthma implications uncertain.c-section dysbiosisvaginal seedingmicrobiota restorationRead article →
Mar 30, 2026Can Gut Bacteria Predict Allergy Shot Success? Early DataCan gut bacteria predict allergen immunotherapy response? A 450-person study raises the question, but bias and conflicting evidence keep it unproven.allergen immunotherapytregsallergic rhinitisRead article →
Mar 29, 2026FMT for Viral Diseases: Why the Clinical Evidence Falls ShortFMT cures recurrent C. difficile, but evidence for HIV, HBV, COVID-19, and CMV remains limited to small, confounded pilot studies.fmtc. difficilegut dysbiosisRead article →
Mar 28, 2026Gut Dysbiosis and Heart Failure: What IPA Evidence ShowsGut dysbiosis tracks with heart failure across studies. TMAO has human data; indole-3-propionic acid remains a mitochondrial hypothesis.gut microbiomealpha diversitydysbiosisRead article →
Mar 22, 2026IBD Non-Drug Treatments: Why FMT Leads in UC, Not Crohn’sTwo 2025 network meta-analyses rank FMT, diet, and acupuncture for IBD. Results change by disease and endpoint—and Crohn's remains uncertain.ibdfmtprobioticsRead article →
Mar 22, 2026Ulcerative Colitis: Where FMT Fits Against Modern DrugsA 2021 analysis ranked FMT with infliximab and vedolizumab for UC induction. Newer evidence puts that result in sharper context.fmtulcerative colitisgut microbiomeRead article →
Mar 22, 2026Probiotics for Autism GI Symptoms: What the Evidence ShowsA 2025 meta-analysis found gut interventions eased GI symptoms in autistic children, but evidence does not show they improve core autism traits.bifidobacteriumautism spectrum disordergut microbiomeRead article →
Mar 6, 2026Exercise, Mediterranean Diet, and the Gut MicrobiomeExercise can shift the gut microbiome in metabolic disease. A Mediterranean diet may help those changes stick, but age and metabolic syndrome complicate the picture.gut microbiomeexercisemediterranean dietRead article →