Aside from knocking out the good bacteria in the intestinal flora, excessive use of antibiotics has led to emerging problems with multidrug-resistant bacteria.

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

Our gut bacteria — or the gut microbiome — are key to our ... industry and spurs about 150 companies to search for the next fermented concoction promising to nurture those “good” bacteria.

New research reveals a cellular mechanism by which good bacteria can help the gut stay healthy. The study, which appears in the journal Immunity, shows that good bacteria, or the microbiota ...

A new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology revealed that drinking coffee changes the microorganisms in our intestines, increasing gut microbiome diversity and enhancing the growth of ...

A helpful subset of the intestinal microbiome, lactobacilli, stimulates the cytoprotective Nrf2 pathway in both flies and mice. ... How beneficial bacteria protect intestinal cells ...

Understanding the gut-brain axis is key to addressing eating disorders. This study highlights microbiota's influence and ...

For a healthy microbiome, eating your greens is a surer bet ...

Both these foods host beneficial bacteria, which can help you with digestion and restoring gut flora balance. Sauerkraut is ...

Fermented drinks like kefir can help beneficial bacteria thrive in the gut, which can boost your overall health.

The composition of the intestinal flora can predict the chances of developing serious infections such as pneumonia. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Turku, Finland, followed ...