We’re only beginning to understand the complexities of the human gut microbiome, with new research suggesting our first interactions during infancy could set the stage for our entire lifetime of gut ...

What we eat plays a major role in the health of the gut microbiome, and certain foods can harm your gut health. According to Chris Damman, MD, MA, a board-certified gastroenterologist at the ...

Toddler gut bacteria can influence curiosity and motivation in rats, revealing how early microbes may shape exploration and ...

Discover what your gut symptoms really mean and get expert advice from gastroenterologist Dr. Salhab on maintaining lasting gut health.

Nitrogen metabolism of gut bacteria can provide health benefits. Specifically, gut microbes metabolize dietary nitrates and nitrites and prevent the formation of cancer-causing compounds called ...

A new study shows that several commonly prescribed medications may disrupt gut bacteria in ways that can persist for years ...

Experts can now predict the transmission rate of a bacterial E. coli infection in the same way as they can for viral pandemics, which can help battling treatment-resistant infections in the future.

Researchers have, for the first time, estimated how quickly E. coli bacteria can spread between people — and one strain moves ...

Your Microbiome Is More Than What You Eat It's Not Just Food — It's Who and Where You Are Most people think the microbiome starts and ends with food. Eat clean, ...

Recent studies have demonstrated that excess sugar can cause depression in non-diabetics. For example, data from the National ...