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

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

A healthy diet is essential for building stronger teeth and gums in kids. It helps reduce plaque and also reduces the risk of ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — New research has identified a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, a finding that can help quickly identify ...

Viruses, bacteria, and germs are also discussed, giving kids all the tools and knowledge they need to stop skipping that hand-wash session after going to the bathroom or moaning and groaning when ...

Dan Barnett teaches philosophy at Butte College. Send review requests to [email protected]. Columns archived at ...

Sometimes, the most fascinating discoveries are not in the stars and planets that are light-years away. Instead, they lie in the microbes that somehow manage to hitch a ride on our spaceships – ...

Why is fluoride important to kids' oral health? Fluoride is a mineral, and when it intersects with the teeth, it ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on ...

A plant-based diet can improve health and prevent disease by feeding the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract and play an important role in health.