They explain the association between the human microbiome and diabetes

They explain the association between the human microbiome and diabetes   Understanding how the microbiome affects metabolism could potentially lead to microbe-based treatments to prevent type 1 diabetes.   The human microbiome (the genomes of microorganisms that reside within the human body) varies between individuals, populations, and environments, and is known to influence human health…

Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021   Background Despite the well documented consequences of obesity during childhood and adolescence and future risks of excess body mass on non-communicable diseases in adulthood, coordinated global…

Coffee consumption is associated with intestinal abundance and prevalence of Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus in multiple cohorts

Coffee, one of the most consumed beverages in the world, not only awakens our senses, but also has a positive impact on our gut health. A recent study has shown that coffee consumption can influence the gut microbiome, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.   This study has revealed a surprising connection between coffee consumption…

Effects of prebiotics on immunologic indicators and intestinal microbiota structure in perioperative colorectal cancer patients

Highlights   Prebiotic intake improved and changed immunologic indicators and intestinal microbiota structure in colorectal patients in the perioperative period.   Prebiotics increased the abundance of some commensal microbiota containing opportunistic pathogens in CRC patients.   Surgical stress decreased the abundance of most intestinal microbiota in the intestinal tract but increased the abundance of some opportunistic pathogens and commensals microbiota.   Bacteroides is a relevant bacteria for further research…

Dietary Beliefs and Their Association with Overweight and Obesity in the Spanish Child Population

Dietary Beliefs and Their Association with Overweight and Obesity in the Spanish Child Population   Abstract Background/Objectives: Childhood obesity is a multifactorial chronic disease that represents one of the main preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. This study analyzes how nutritional beliefs influence eating habits and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Spanish children…