Single-celled organisms called archaea aren't generally thought to cause human disease, but one species has been implicated in colorectal cancer ...

When local health departments issue swim advisories at Hampton Roads beaches, it’s because they’ve determined the ...

Schizophrenia can be broken down into brain structure and gut health subtypes, which can be used for targeted treatment.

You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain foods are known to naturally support colon health and function, reducing ...

From fecal transplants to phage cocktails, scientists reveal how gut viruses could unlock precision medicine for digestive diseases and beyond.

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Persistent constipation can indicate underlying issues like irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, or even structural ...

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could be considered as first-line therapy for primary Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have solved a 60-year-old mystery in bacterial cell envelope ...

Microplastics aren’t just everywhere — they might be turning your dinner into a breeding ground for supercharged pathogens.

A popular British snack food is being recalled over fears it contains Salmonella. Food brand Wall’s has pulled a batch of ...

A family of healthy bacteria may help 'soak up' toxic forever chemicals in the body, warding off their cancerous effects, ...