gut microbiome

Compounds in citrus fruits enhance gut bacteria that boost brain chemicals linked to fighting depression.

An animal study offers new possibilities for mental health.

Learn practical steps to rebalance the gut microbiome that influences hot flashes, hormones, and overall health during menopause.

With the emergence of modern food processing, there has been a decline in the health of our microbiomes.

Experts recommend a diet rich in fermented foods, prebiotics, and fruits and vegetables to combat losses in muscle ...

A study in mice shows early-life exposure to a pervasive pollutant can damage the gut microbiome.

A report in May expanded on a worrisome trend in adults under 45. Here's what it found, as ...

Stool samples noted a high degree of accuracy in distinguishing autism, and early diagnosis is associated with better ...

A new study found that the liver has a special helper in bacterial enzymes in the gut, which ...

Discoveries involving microbes in colon cancer could eventually drive screening methods and lead to microbial-based therapies targeting tumors. 

Ongoing research reveals synergistic effects of gut bacteria working to clear cholesterol. Higher levels of bacteria are associated ...

The sugar substitute is known for its potential to lower blood pressure and blood sugar, but some research ...

Research warns of a vicious cycle between stress, cancer, and microbes that starts at the moment of diagnosis.

The antimicrobial nisin used to keep foods safe from pathogens appears to be responsible for harming commensal gut ...

A new study suggests people who have recovered from COVID-19—even if they had mild cases—are at risk of ...

A new study adds to research showing the benefits of L. reuteri for improving social functioning in children ...

The incidence of COVID-19 diagnosis among those taking probiotics was almost half that of those taking a placebo, ...

Probiotic use is largely misunderstood by consumers and even researchers. The result is that the various benefits of ...

Researchers have found that a synbiotic preparation called SIM01, can effectively alleviate post-COVID symptoms and improve gut microbiome ...

Even those well attuned to their personal health and well-being sometimes overlook these six basic fundamentals of self-care.

Two ancient practices tracing back to B.C. still thrive today—for both culinary enjoyment and health benefits.

No need to candy-coat this research—the fun-loving people you hang out with for Christmas may improve your health. 

A microbe found on pets, farm animals, and just about everywhere excretes 20 toxins, including one that targets ...

A small clinical trial shows big benefits for patients with multiple sclerosis who took Saccharomyces boulardii probiotic for four ...

New discovery that microorganisms in plants build the human microbiome could have implications for how we approach growing ...

Fecal transplants from symptomatic patients into sterile rats induces cognitive deficits and neurodegeneration—early signs of Alzheimer’s. 

Recent studies found those with Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease have different types of bacteria in their guts compared ...