Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

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A healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, but how can you tell if yours is in top shape or needs a reset? It al ...

Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...

In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin.

Using a new method to study how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can alter molecular signatures in the brain.

“They can wipe out a lot of the good bacteria that are in the gut.” Antibiotics can also cause villi, the little finger-like projections in the intestines that move things along, to lie ...

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A Japanese study led by Hiroshi Ohno links specific gut bacteria present in newborns to food sensitivities and allergies. Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the research ...

reduced gut bacteria diversity — one marker of a less healthy microbiome reduced levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) — these are metabolites produced by “good” gut bacteria that ...

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“We know that AM is a hugely important microbe, and levels of the microbe can be a good indicator of overall health. The bacteria are always beneficial for the gut, and lower levels of it are ...