Atherosclerosis is the root cause of many cardiovascular diseases. Extensive research in
preclinical models and emerging evidence in humans have established the crucial roles of …

There is growing recognition of the role of diet and other environmental factors in modulating
the composition and metabolic activity of the human gut microbiota, which in turn can impact …

Despite advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of many cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs) and expansion of available therapies, the global burden of CVD …

The history of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) dates back even to ancient China.
Recently, scientific studies have been looking into FMT as a promising treatment of various …

There has been an explosion of interest in the study of microorganisms inhabiting the
gastrointestinal tract (gut microbiota) and their impact on host health and physiology …

There is a clear association between the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome and the
development of chronic noncommunicable diseases, providing a rationale for the …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract can play a critical role in the development of pathologies
associated with overeating, overweight and obesity. We previously observed that …

Objective This review summarizes the current understanding of the relationship between gut
microbiota and the host as it pertains to the regulation of energy balance and obesity …

The human microbiome has been associated with health status, and risk of disease
development. While the etiology of microbiome-mediated disease remains to be fully …

A fructose-rich diet can induce metabolic syndrome, a combination of health disorders that
increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Diet is also known to alter the …