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

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to rethink chemical safety testing. A sweeping laboratory analysis of synthetic ...

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

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

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 ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Orange peels may support gut health by growing good bacteria and inhibiting harmful bacteria. Peels contain antioxidants to fight inflammation and fiber for a healthy microbiome. Add orange peel to a ...