M. Sean

We’ve long known that air pollution can be brutal on our lungs. The headlines practically write themselves: smoggy cities, respiratory illness, asthma spikes. But what if I told you that the air in your home might also be quietly wrecking your gut microbiome? A...

In a new study published by researchers at Cambridge, scientists identified nine strains of gut bacteria that could absorb PFAS compounds (also known as forever chemicals) and remove them from the body: specifically via feces.

New studies reveal how your gut and skin microbiomes respond to meditation, nature, and food access—shaping everything from memory to mood. Explore the latest findings.