Fiber Rich Diet: The researchers suggest that eating more fibre in our diet will support the growth of good bacteria -- and crowd out the bad ones to significantly reduce the risk of illness.

The ecosystem of our stomachs, known as the gut microbiome, is a complex and important component of overall health and ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and liver mass in ...

The trillions of bacteria in our gut don’t just passively inhabit us — they influence everything from digestion to immune ...

It turns out our bodies are already loaded with trillions of bacteria. They help digest food and play an important role in your well-being. Research suggests your gut bacteria are tied to your ...

New research shows how the gut microbiome influences immunity, DNA repair, and aging - making microbial balance key to ...

and whole grains—their guts harbored more “good” bacteria, including microbes associated with healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, and less inflammation. Vegans in particular had gut ...

Beneficial bacteria occupy specific regions in the gut, contributing to our health via the microbiome. A new study has identified the genes that good bacteria use to colonize these regions ...

The gut’s microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria dwelling within these systems — a complicated mix of good and bad bacteria. It may be a surprise to learn that other gut-health symptoms ...

The drugs can wreak havoc on your microbiome. Here’s what may be key to restoring it. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Isobel Whitcomb Q: I was recently prescribed ...

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