Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your gut, disrupting the balance of bacteria and slowing digestion. Incorporating ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for 10% of all cancer deaths in the UK during ...

It is common knowledge that the human gut is home to hordes of bacteria, most of which seem essential for good health. But there is another component of the gut microbiome that receives less ...

“We can see in the study that there are clear differences in the intestinal flora already during the first year of life between those who develop autism or ADHD and those who don’t. We’ve found ...

New research shows that a large, ubiquitous mobile genetic element changes the antagonistic weaponry of Bacteroides fragilis, a common bacterium of the human gut. Bacteria evolve rapidly in the ...

Children who go to bed earlier vs later have more microbial diversity, highlighting a relationship between gut health and sleep.

Share on Pinterest The collections of bacteria in the gut may play a role in the regulation of stress responses, an animal study suggests. Image credit: Justin Lewis/Getty Images. Experts are ...

The same thing happens in the gut after antibiotics, Dr. Dong said. The initial bacteria to return are fast ... won’t kill your entire native flora, said Amy Langdon, a microbial genomicist ...

Even if you’re not experiencing any GI symptoms right now, certain habits can help ensure your gut stays in tip-top shape. Below, five gastroenterologists offer their advice on the single best thing ...