Your gut microbiome can trigger an immune response, leading to chronic systemic inflammation and lupus. Here are some tips to ...

Previous studies have shown that poor oral health is linked to major diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and ...

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A Swedish study of nearly 9,000 individuals explores the connection between gut bacteria and heart health, revealing that ...

Discover the surprising link between mouth bacteria and cognitive function. Learn how oral health may play a role in brain ...

“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

An analysis of the gut microbiome in women from four African countries provides crucial data for this under-represented ...

Gut microbiota and phytochemicals synergize to produce bioactive metabolites that combat aging, reduce inflammation, and ...

Together, they’re called the eye microbiome. When these microbes are out of balance – too many or too few of certain types – eye diseases may emerge. With a study showing bacteria live on ...

Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...