Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to rethink chemical safety testing. A sweeping laboratory analysis of synthetic ...

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was ...

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria ...

With all the buzz surrounding fermented foods recently, most people probably know that there are “good” bacteria that can benefit your health, like prebiotics and probiotics. But you may be wondering, ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to ...