While eating probiotic foods at a certain time of day may not impact their effectiveness, there are specific situations that ...

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, opening ...

A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new research. The Cambridge University-led study has found the first "clear evidence" that ...

Probiotics are an umbrella term for the live microorganisms that we consume that will eventually flourish in our gut. Common sources include yogurt, fermented pickles, and kimchi. Within these foods, ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators have developed a new technology to track beneficial bacteria after fecal microbiota transplants (FMT). The approach ...

Contrary to popular belief, bacteria is actually good for your skin. It helps make up the skin’s microbiome, which sits above your skin’s moisture barrier and plays a critical role in protecting skin ...

Antimicrobial resistance - when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them - is an urgent threat to global public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...