The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

You can now purchase postbiotics in supplement form and some studies look promising, but do they actually benefit gut health?

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Juice cleanses remove fiber and key nutrients, which can disrupt gut bacteria and increase inflammation.Juice cleanses often ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

Gut bacteria rapidly adapt to processed food additives, revealing how modern diets can reshape microbial evolution worldwide.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistently low mood, a lack of ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

If something similar occurs in humans, and given growing evidence that the gut microbiome matters for health, genetic influence on human health may be underestimated in large studies; genes may affect ...

Could our gut hold the key to human intelligence? New research shows gut microbes can shape brain development, boost energy ...

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 ...