Browsing: microbiome

Scientists may have found another reason to prioritize dental hygieneSkynesher/Getty Images Growing evidence suggests that the microbes in our mouths can put us at risk for…

Shutterstock/Natasha Breen Humans have been fermenting foods and drinks for at least 13,000 years and touting their health benefits for almost as long. However, even though…

It is chronic inflammation that is one of the scourges of modern society. This unhelpful response by the body’s immune system has been linked to accelerated…

Antibiotics can reduce the diversity of the gut microbiome and increase the risk of diarrhea-causing infections, an effect that can last for years

Endometriosis tissue seen under a microscopeBio Photo Associates/Science Photo Library Low levels of certain compounds in your feces may be a sign of endometriosis, and supplementing…

In 2015, Nikki Schultek was at the peak of her career: a young mother of two young sons and a freshman who’d just completed a half…

I’m fine, thank you. At least, that’s what I think. I have no major illnesses, I’m of average weight, and a recent knee scan showed that…

Gut microbiota of racehorses may affect health and performanceBrian Lawless/PA/Alamy Stock Photo Racehorses who have a more diverse gut microbiome as foals appear to perform better…

Retinol, a common addition to anti-aging skin care products, may improve hydration by interacting with skin bacteria.