Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts agree that the microbiome is important to human health. But many are skeptical about how useful these kits are.'Photograph ...

It’s a gut-wrenching problem. Research indicates that around two-thirds of US adults struggle with persistent tummy troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain — and few seek medical help. Some ...

Dozens of at-home testing companies claim that they can analyze the bacteria, fungi and other microbes in your stool to create a snapshot of your gut microbiome — the community of trillions of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've probably seen a plethora of ads for food sensitivity, vitamin, or gut health testing kits on Facebook and Instagram lately.

Can home tests help you understand the tiny creatures teeming inside your body, and how to change your microbiome for the better? A microbiologist tried multiples to find out. I became very interested ...

A research collaboration has developed a novel fluorescent nanosensor capable of rapidly detecting indole-3-propionic acid ...

When you hear about the gut microbiome, does it ever make you wonder what tiny creatures are teeming inside your own body? As a microbiologist who studies the microbiomes of plants, animals and people ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Margaux Lushing is an LA-based reporter covering wellness. As interest in at-home testing accelerates, digital health companies ...

Digestive health is more than just how well the gut processes food; it also plays a key role in the immune system, mental health, and overall well-being. When the gut isn’t functioning properly, its ...

On World Digestive Health Day, Dr. Dangs Lab launched a comprehensive Gut Health Disorders Testing portfolio. It features non ...

Christopher Groux is a Testing Methodologies Manager, editor, writer and accessibility advocate. Before joining the Forbes Health team, he covered Accessibility at Reviewed and gaming at Inverse and ...

When you hear about the gut microbiome, does it ever make you wonder what tiny creatures are teeming inside your own body? As a microbiologist who studies the microbiomes of plants, animals, and ...