Each body is unique—particularly your gut; everything from what you eat to your genetics can influence its exact makeup. Now, ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Your gut microbiome is the community of trillions of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses) that live in your gut. These microbes play key ...

Alterations in gut microbiota are linked to worse health-related quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease, with ...

Our friendly – and not so friendly – gut bacteria lie at the core of healthy ageing. Research is now revealing what it takes ...

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered how the balance of bacteria in the stomach affects the growth ...

Microbiome composition and diversity in the AWI-Gen 2 cohort. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08485-8 The most extensive study of the gut microbiome in Africa has discovered new ...

A study of elephants, giraffes and other wildlife in Namibia's Etosha National Park underscores the ways in which the ...

How much can six days of eating just oats, milk, and water change your gut microbiome? According to a recent exploratory study published in eGastroenterology, the answer is more complex than expected.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A healthy gut is about much more than proper digestion. Gut health boosts your immune system and contributes to heart and brain health ...

Dr Margie Lee, Virginia Tech in the US, has brought to light new and exciting information, taking our understanding of the ...