Probiotic supplements are often consumed after antibiotic treatment to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrheal disease, most ...

All probiotics are not created equal, according to new research from North Carolina State University. In a mouse model, ...

Among U.S. infants aged 4 to 12 weeks, Bifidobacterium — a gut bacterium known to protect babies from allergies and chronic ...

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively ...

Gut health affects more than digestion. It plays a key role in your mood, skin clarity, and immune strength. Here’s why ...

People with anxiety or depression show distinct patterns in their gut bacteria, and commonly prescribed psychiatric medications may shift the gut microbiome even more than the disorders themselves.

Novel research shows an increased risk for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in people with hypothyroidism, even after treatment.

Consumption of soft drinks, supplemented with white sugar, alters the DNA of gut bacteria and affects the host immune system.