gut microbiome

A new study found that the liver has a special helper in bacterial enzymes in the gut, which can perform many of its same functions.

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 with lower cholesterol.

The sugar substitute is known for its potential to lower blood pressure and blood sugar, but some research suggests it may disrupt more than the gut microbiome.

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 microbes.

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

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

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

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

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

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 the blood-brain barrier.

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

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

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

Some unpublished data found that Bifidobacteria levels are negligible in vaccinated people.

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