The human gut is home to trillions of microbes that not only aid in digestion, but also play a key role in shaping our immune ...

Study in mice shows how a host-elicited factor benefits gut immunological homeostasis by selectively targeting commensal ceramide molecules.

The Health and Human Services secretary shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in a bacteria-laden body of water.

In the new study, researchers from McGill University used computer models to trace how the 40 most-used antibiotics move ...

We can’t believe we have to say this, but there are legit health risks to taking a dip in sewage-saturated water.

An ingredient in hugely popular energy drinks may increase the risk of blood cancers, a study suggests. Researchers in New ...

A new study shows that an eight-week wild-food-only diet in a modern adult leads to dramatic, partially lasting changes in ...

Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body − and ...

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter ...