All Fujita Health University articles
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NewsUnderweight and unbalanced: Gut microbial diversity in underweight Japanese women
A study of underweight Japanese women reveals they showed reduced gut microbiota diversity and enrichment of taxa associated with inflammatory tendencies. The findings suggest that gut health is as important as caloric intake when it comes to addressing low body weight.
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NewsFrailty fuels gut imbalance and post-surgery gastrointestinal risks
Scientists found that residual intra-abdominal microbes, especially in frail patients, drive gastrointestinal complications after bladder cancer surgery.
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NewsFrom dormant to danger: How VZV reactivation is driving CNS infections
Researchers conducted a comprehensive study spanning 10 years (2013–2022), to identify the VZV-related infections affecting the central nervous system. Their study reveals a marked increase in adult VZV-related CNS infections, particularly since 2019.
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NewsGut hormones could hold the key to fighting fatty liver disease
A new study reveals the crucial role of intestinal absorption in preventing dietary-induced fatty liver disease.
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NewsImpact of synbiotic supplements on the gut microbiome and overall health of penguins
A new study shows that parasynbiotics have health benefits for Magellanic penguins, particularly for young birds, and offer potential new strategies for maintaining animal health.