Research on the gut microbiome has focused mainly on bacteria, but bacteriophages and fungi play critical roles as well, with significant influences on health and disease.

Approximately three million Americans have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ...

Age-related neurodegenerative disorders — motor neuron diseases, demyelinating diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and other proteinopathies — are at an ‘inflection point.’ ...

In this new study, researchers found that the group taking probiotics had not only an overall reduction in negative emotions, ...

Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite being considered eco-friendly. Plastic products gradually break down ...

In pursuit of ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, there seems to be a probiotic for everyone these days, writes dietitian ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these ...

New studies focus on a more balanced, plant-forward approach, finding that a diet high in plants (fruits, vegetables and ...