Plant-based diets, defined here as including both vegan and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets, are
growing in popularity throughout the Western world for various reasons, including concerns …

The study of the intestinal or gut microbiome is a newer field that is rapidly gaining attention.
Bidirectional communication between gut microbes and the host can impact numerous …

Uncovering mechanisms underlying fetal programming during pregnancy is of critical
importance. Atypical neurodevelopment during the pre-and immediate postnatal period has …

Evidence has shown that gut microbiome plays a role in modulating the development of
diseases beyond the gastrointestinal tract, including skin disorders such as psoriasis. The …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract
characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. It has a prevalence of 10 to 25 …

Approximately one third of non-hospitalized coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19)
patients report chronic symptoms after recovering from the acute stage of severe acute …

The human body is colonized by abundant and diverse microorganisms, collectively known
as the microbiome. The oral cavity has more than 700 species of bacteria and consists of …

Metformin has been extensively used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and it may also
promote healthy aging. Despite its widespread use and versatility, metformin's mechanisms …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) spans a range of chronic conditions affecting the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which are marked by intermittent flare-ups and remissions. IBD …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder
characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. It can be subclassified in …