Every meal you eat feeds more than just you. The trillions of microbes in your gut thrive—or suffer—depending on what’s on ...

At a time of year when many are spring cleaning homes, here’s advice from experts: Protect your house’s microbiome for your health. The world around us, including our homes, is full of microorganisms ...

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50, and poor gut health could be part of the problem. Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. To reduce ...

Our gut is home to a micro-universe of tiny powerhouses, complete with their own genes and immune and metabolic profiles, ...

Your gut microbiome is begging for more dirt, more hugs — and a whole lot less disinfectant. That’s according to Dr. Wendy Johnson, a family physician, writer and public health professor, who warns ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Today, Onyeaka is an industrial microbiologist and a deputy director of the ...

A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new research. The Cambridge University-led study has found the first "clear evidence" that ...