Babies and young children with diverse bacteria in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related wheezing and asthma, says new study.

Metabolites produced by gut bacteria during digestion can be used to trigger an immune response against colorectal cancer cells, according to new University of Alberta research, published in Frontiers ...

Broad-spectrum antibiotics, for example, attack any kind of bacteria that it comes across, including those that are good for your gut microbiome.

The team from the University of Tokyo found that elderly individuals, who often have lower average body temperatures, are more susceptible to viral infections.

Maintaining the right "balance" of gut bacteria could improve bone health and quality of life among countless older Americans.

Not just a brain disease.

Bacteria in a person's gut may be responsible for the blindness that certain inherited eye diseases cause, according to researchers in the United Kingdom.

Bifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that’s found in the human intestine. It’s especially relevant in early life, being one of the most abundant bacteria in the newborn gut.

Research has examined how ultraprocessed foods can contribute to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mood disorders. A healthier diet is one way to use food as medicine.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter

Researchers in China have shown that metabolic health is linked to the presence and abundance of certain microbes in the gut microbiome, suggesting that the latter could be a promising target for therapies against cardiovascular disease and aging processes.

A new study suggests a strong link between a healthy gut microbiome and greater resilience in the face of stress. A healthy gut results in lower levels of inflammation and produces important neurotransmitters.