While protein powders and boosters promise performance, they may disturb the gut’s delicate balance. Cancer surgeon and gut ...

Researchers race to protect West Coast bats from a fungus that has ravaged colonies elsewhere, and citizen scientists in Washington are filling in the gaps.

Learn the difference between prebiotic vs probiotic, how they work together to support gut health, and the best food and supplement sources for a balanced microbiome.

Hundreds of new bacterial viruses have been found living in the human gut, paving the way for therapies that could change a mood, curb hunger pangs and even reduce food cravings.

Architects and microbiologists are exploring whether making buildings hospitable to friendly microorganisms can improve human ...

Some doctors recommend taking probiotics during and after you complete a course of antibiotics — here's why.

Prebiotics and probiotics are both essential for maintaining gut health, and together, they may improve digestive issues and ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Probiotics may help relieve constipation by increasing stool frequency and improving digestion, though research shows mixed results.Certain probiotic strains, like ...

The latest medical guidelines do not recommend probiotic supplements for ulcerative colitis, due to a lack of evidence.

Instead, they rely on the “good” bacteria in your gut to break them down and put them to use. If your gut microbiome is out ...