Leaky Gut: One of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?
The topic of "leaky gut" has gained increasing attention in recent years. Some believe that it is the cause of many diseases, while others do not think the disease exists. ...
Can We Treat Long COVID With Bacteria?
The secret to healing long COVID may start with the bacteria in your gut
Immune System Complete Guide: This Is How Your Body Keeps Out Bacteria and Viruses (Infographics)
There is an increasing number of infectious diseases circulating around the world, from influenza to SARS to COVID-19. Your immune system plays a key role in fighting off these infectious ...
The Critical Link Between the Microbiome, Motivation, and Cancer
Research is revealing how a virtuous cycle between exercise and a healthy microbiome may be a key cancer treatment
Antibiotic Resistance Increased by Common Antidepressants
Antibiotics are a well-known cause of antibiotic resistance, but they aren't the only common drug that's contributing to this global crisis, as demonstrated in a recent University of Queensland (UQ) ...
Is Inflammation Behind Your Chronic Conditions?
Medical research implicates this misdirected immune response in a growing list of diseases and chronic conditions
Study Finds Link Between Common Chemicals and Inflammatory Skin Disease
A new government study has found an association between diisocyanates, a class of widely used chemicals, and eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. People affected by eczema experience severe itching, ...
How Vaping Ruins Teeth and Causes Bad Breath
Research into the oral microbiome and e-cigarettes is starting to reveal the consequences of vaping
Mamas, Your Microbes May Affect Your Children’s Health
Riddle us this: Two girls—best friends—grow up in the same small town, go to the same school, and have similar diets, lifestyle practices, and even extracurricular activities. Both of their ...
FDA Approved Fecal Therapy for C. Diff vs. Healthy Preventative Options
C. difficile (C. diff) is a bacterial infection that affects nearly half a million Americans each year. Paradoxically, treatment for the disease often uses strong antibiotics—yet antibiotic use is a ...
Fecal Transplants Effective, Life Changing, and Potentially Dangerous
The science of fecal transplants is moving rapidly but safety concerns need to come first
You’ve Damaged Your Gut Microbiome–Now What?
Amanda emailed me with a question. She asked, “I’ve been on several rounds of antibiotics recently, and I know I’ve damaged my gut. Now, what can I do to fix ...
British Government Urges Parents to Be ‘On the Lookout’ After Increase in Strep A Bacteria in Children
Infections caused by strep A bacteria have caused the deaths of at least six children in recent weeks, according to the UK government. Investigations are underway following reports of an ...
Florida Sees Spike in Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections After Hurricane Ian
Florida has experienced a rise in the number of cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria following Hurricane Ian and chronic flooding, officials have said. According to the Florida Department of Health, there have ...
Yes, You Can Reheat Food More Than Once. Here’s Why
Preparing meals in bulk and reheating is a great way to save time in the kitchen and can also help to reduce food waste. You might have heard the myth ...
Study Finds That Immunity Is Related to Gut Health and Diet
Researchers from the University of Sydney have said that the results of a pre-clinical study conducted by the university have enhanced understanding of diet's effect on immunity and gut health. ...
Stop the Spread of Superbugs
For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick. But in recent decades, antibiotics ...
Fighting Bacteria With Viruses
Bacteria that can’t be killed with antibiotics are a growing problem around the world. These cause serious infections in hospitals and other health care settings. Scientists have been looking for ...
Bacteria-Killing Immune Proteins Pave Way for New Infection Treatments
Australian researchers have discovered a specific group of bacteria-killing proteins innate to our immune systems, which may lead to the development of more effective drugs capable of combatting infectious diseases ...
Recent Outbreaks of a Genus of Deadly Bacteria Raise a Major Concern
In brief: Listeria has a 20 percent mortality rate, and nearly every outbreak includes a fatality, making any increase in outbreaks a major public health concern. Outbreaks have been traced ...