How reliable are gut microbiome tests? Janese Laster, MD, gastroenterologist at Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, first notes that there are currently no proven indications that a patient should take a ...

Your gut microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint. These bacteria perform important jobs, including breaking down fiber ...

Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding ligh ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

The human gut microbiome is something of a black box. We know it’s a community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and even parasites living in our intestines. And we know that each person’s gut bugs are ...

Have you ever thought of your organization as resembling a human microbiome? You’d be surprised at the many similarities the two share. Whether you are versed in science or not, you likely know that ...

Here's why one specialist calls it "a longevity organ"—and what you can do today to influence your well-being for decades to ...

The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...

As you bop around from work to Pilates class—or every time you soak in the bath or change a tampon—there’s a unique community of microorganisms keeping you healthy below the belt. You probably didn’t ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...