From influencing weight gain to supporting immune function, gut microbes do far more than digest food. They may even explain ...

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to ...

The gut microbiome has been a rising star in the world of health science over the last several years, garnering interest from ...

A new study shows that everyday chemicals can disturb gut microbes, change community balance, and even increase antibiotic resistance.

Researchers at Washington State University have uncovered evidence that sleep may not be entirely a function of the brain but also the microbes living within us. They discovered that bacterial cell ...

Consuming foods like yogurt, kimchi and kefir supports digestion, and may even improve your mood.

Six other signs of an unhealthy gut may include: Research has linked skin issues like acne and psoriasis to the gut. Studies ...

A new study of over 34,500 people shows which gut bacteria are linked to health and diet, helping guide future research.

Our gut microbes and genes are in constant conversation, shaping each other in ways that affect everything from immunity and inflammation to disease risk, according to new review of scientific ...

Researchers from King's College London have found that molecules in stool samples can accurately reflect what people eat and ...

Recent research has delved deep into the manifold ways in which diet can affect gut health throughout a person's life. Here ...

Your gut microbes play a major role in how well you absorb nutrients, explaining why identical diets produce very different results.