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 ...

While probiotics are often associated with digestive health, research shows their benefits extend beyond the gut. Probiotics have therapeutic potential in managing several health conditions, incuding ...

Eating a diet rich in fiber from beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts and seeds could promote the growth of beneficial microbes in the gut and help the body fight potentially ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

The natural world teems with microorganisms. Billions of species of bacteria, archaea, viruses and fungi make up complex ecosystems in the soil, water and air. The activity of these microbes sustains ...

Sauerkraut is much more than a tangy topping for your sandwich or hot dog. This fermented cabbage dish is rich in probiotics — live, beneficial bacteria that support gut health and overall digestion.

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

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 ...