Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

Chemotherapy doesn’t just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved -- and often sugar-fueled -- tradition of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches ...

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Credit: Getty Images. While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others. The Conversation — Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows ...