The Gut Foundation

19/06/2025

An important message about the risks of bowel cancer, regardless of age.

June is Bowel Cancer awareness month.

Make sure you stay healthy and do the Bowel Cancer Screening Test. It's easy and it could save your life.

Australia has the highest reported rates in the world of colon cancer in younger people. Understanding the possible causes is the first step towards dealing with this deadly disease.

02/06/2025

Hi Everyone,

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Please talk to family, friends, and most importantly, your GP about the risks of bowel cancer.

Starting the conversation is the first important step, followed by doing the Bowel Cancer Screening Test.

Don't be shy to talk about poo. It could save your life.

This program aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer by detecting early signs of the disease. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated. Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do a free test at home every 2 years. Learn about the program and how to do the test.

01/06/2025

More research into the complex world of our gut

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified three types of nerve cells connected to the intestinal villi, suggesting that previously unknown neural networks regulate fluid balance in the gut.

23/04/2025

Important research from the University of Connecticut regarding the consumption of Walnuts and possible benefits for reducing the risk of colon cancer.

There are new findings out about the benefits of eating walnuts. Results from a UConn School of Medicine clinical trial on the cover of the April edition of the journal Cancer Prevention Research show that walnuts improve systemic inflammation while also reducing colon cancer risk.

10/04/2025

Why good gut health matters!

In 2021, health care costs associated with gastrointestinal health reached $111.8 billion. But, this is more than just a number. This statistic also represents the increasing physical and financial burdens on patients, medical professionals, and the overall health care system.

03/04/2025

The Health Star Rating (HSR) system is an important health tool to help consumers make informed purchases about food.

The latest report shows that voluntary uptake of the HSR by food producers and manufacturers is way below target (only just over half).

Time to bite the bullet and mandate the HSR system.

The nation's health must come first.

http://www.healthstarrating.gov.au/internet/healthstarrating/publishing.nsf/Content/01C15064FB52327BCA25861D00364E60/$File/HSR%20uptake%202024%20-%20final%20report.pdf

03/04/2025

Important research into food allergies that may lead to better treatment of this increasing health challenge.

Most of the time, the intestinal immune system can recognize friend from foe, tolerating myriad foods while destroying disease-causing invaders. But for approximately 30 million Americans with food allergies—including 4 million children—immune cells mistakenly identify food as a threat, triggeri...

02/04/2025

April is IBS Awareness Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is common condition which impacts approximately 1 in 5 Australians. Although, this number may be an underestimate given gastrointestinal symptoms aren’t the easiest for some people to talk about – with 60% of Australian’s being uncomfortable discussing gut health with friends/colleagues and 26% of Australian’s being uncomfortable discussing gut health with their GP.

So, please help in raising awareness about IBS, and make sure you speak to your GP if you are experiencing these symptoms.

28/03/2025

Not good news for good gut health.

Bottom line is that "without significant intervention, it will be difficult to meet Australia’s preventive health dietary targets".

We need to do better!

Study predicts sharp decline in Australians diets by 2030:

Aussies are falling short of key national health targets, according to scientists who have used an innovative technique to forecast future dietary trends.

28/03/2025

Fantastic research underpinning the importance of diet to good gut health and ageing.

A 30-year study of over 100,000 U.S. adults found that consistent adherence to healthy dietary patterns, especially the AHEI, was strongly linked to successful aging. Diets rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats, with some low-fat animal products, improved physical, mental, and cognitive health.

20/03/2025

Important research on the link between gut health and cardiovascular health.

People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in people younger than 50, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology'...

19/03/2025

Research from the University of Toronto regarding the importance of a balanced diet in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.

Diets low in carbohydrates and soluble fibres can drive the growth of polyps in the colon, increasing the risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to University of Toronto researchers. In a study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, scientists examined the effects of three diets – ...