Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome? - Poll - MDSpire

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

A small observational study in collegiate football players found microbiome associations after nonconcussive head impacts, though findings were limited by severe underpowering and high attrition

  • By

  • Kerri Miller

  • May 8, 2026

  • 5 min

Share

Original Source(s)

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 8, 2026

Related Content

Immune dysregulation syndrome associated with inborn errors of metabolism – hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in the context of isovaleric acidemia: a case report

When Bad Data Enters the Drug Pipeline

Federal prosecutors allege that a Florida physician and research staff fabricated clinical trial records that were submitted into database systems used to evaluate investigational drugs.

Screen Time Tied to Faster Concussion Recovery

Two hours of daily screen use in the first 3 days following a concussion was associated with faster symptom resolution — but the observational design limits conclusions about cause and effect.