People are often told to stay active and eat healthy foods for good health. But there is still plenty of debate about what constitutes a healthy diet, and whether that diet would be the same for all ...

Researchers have learned more about how beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome can help protect against infection. The study also suggested that the right diet can improve the health of the ...

The internet, libraries and bookshops are full of plans and advice on how to lose weight, from fad diets to intense exercise ...

New research reveals gut bacteria significantly influence heart health by producing chemicals affecting cholesterol, ...

Here's another reason to eat a Mediterranean-type diet: It's good for your gut. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that eating a plant-based diet enhanced the good bacteria living ...

Do you want to be less anxious or more cheerful? Emerging research points to the role of gut microbes in defining your ...

In a family-based study, researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) shared similar gut microbiomes with their relatives but showed distinctly different eating habits. Their ...

Three medical experts review the evidence around how antidepressants may affect the gut microbiome, and what this could mean ...

Chest pain can be frightening, especially when tests show your major heart vessels look clear. Many women in particular live ...