Poop Out Pollution? Gut Bacteria Take On PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals

Poop Out Pollution? Gut Bacteria Take On PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals

The Gut Check: July 18th Welcome to this week’s Gut Check. 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 —...
The Washoku Diet May Keep the Blues Away

The Washoku Diet May Keep the Blues Away

The Gut Check: June 28, 2025 Welcome to this week’s Gut Check, your Friday roundup of the freshest microbiome discoveries that connect the dots between gut science, mental health, resilience, and emotional healing. These stories go beyond digestion to explore...
From Long COVID to Food Security

From Long COVID to Food Security

The Resilience Recipe: Microbes, Mood, and Mental Strength Welcome to this week’s Gut Check, your Friday roundup of the freshest microbiome news from the front lines of gut science, mental health, and healing. These new findings continue to unravel the powerful...
Microbes, Mood, and Mind: 5 Fresh Studies Worth Knowing

Microbes, Mood, and Mind: 5 Fresh Studies Worth Knowing

The Gut Check: June 14, 2025 Welcome to this week’s Gut Check, your Friday roundup of the freshest microbiome news from the front lines of gut science, mental health, and spiritual well-being. These are the stories that caught our eye and stirred our inner...