The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the ...

A growing amount of research suggests that the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, can contribute to ...

Learn how IBS-C is diagnosed using symptoms and the Rome Criteria, what might trigger the condition in the first place, and how it's different than occasional or functional constipation.

Common gut bacteria use protein delivery systems to interact directly with human cells, reshaping how scientists view the ...

Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced ...

I had to take antibiotics recently, and I want to help my gut microbiome recover. My doctor said instead of taking probiotics, I should eat a lot of high-fiber foods. I was surprised when she said ...

New microbiome data show that intestinal bacteria can generate clinically relevant alcohol levels, validating a rare syndrome ...

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

Scientists have uncovered a direct molecular mechanism by which gut bacteria inject proteins into human cells, reshaping immune responses and potentially driving inflammatory disease. Scientists have ...

Instead of killing bacteria, scientists found a way to gently guide gut microbes to produce compounds linked to longevity and healthier aging.

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have uncovered how a ...

Gut-friendly protein snacks like almonds, edamame, and Greek yogurt help promote helpful gut bacteria and defend against ...