Postbiotics are the end products of probiotics and prebiotics that have health-promoting properties. These metabolites, too, ...

In 2014, locals near Zimapán, Mexico discovered a mummy in an ancient rock shelter. Scientists believe that the Zimapán man ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

“If you take good care of your gut microbes, they’ll take good care of you,” said Corbin, who is also a registered dietitian nutritionist. “But when you don’t feed your gut microbes properly, they get ...

Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One in nine people over the age of ...

As much research as we have on the gut microbiome, scientists are still figuring out the full complexity of these microbial communities, writes columnist Carrie Dennett.

Lifting weights just two or three times a week can significantly change the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, and it ...

As the population ages, Christian Brechot highlights the role of the gut microbiome in influencing health as we age ...

Other signs of an unhealthy gut may include: Research has linked skin issues like acne and psoriasis to the gut. Studies are ...

The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...

Personalised wellness, with solutions centred on the microbiome, might present opportunities for food groups eyeing the area.

Urban trees are essential to the health of cities and their residents: they cool neighborhoods, filter pollution from the air ...