A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus, according ...

As the name suggests, rimless toilets are toilets without a rim inside the bowl, which traditional toilets are designed with.

Unfortunately, seeds containing genes for recombinant proteins can cause unintentional spread of recombinant genes or exposure of non-target organisms to new toxic compounds in the environment.

Composting toilets are gaining in popularity, especially among eco-conscious consumers. Similar to the process of composting food scraps, composting toilets transform human waste into compost-like ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own joints, leading to ...

Our skin is considered our largest organ, with a surface area of approximately 15 to 20 square feet (1.4 to 1.9 square meters) — and some put the ...

Altered vaginal flora may also lead to development of bacterial vaginosis (due to Gardenella sp.) Probiotics can help prevent ...

New research suggests that gut bacteria may mediate the link between sugary drink consumption and increased diabetes risk. A ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the cause.

Driven by a fascination with bacteria, microbiologist Julie Kopczyńska has trawled through existing research on the gut ...

Salmonella in eggs is a real risk if they're not stored correctly - and one chef insists there's only one right way to keep them fresh as can be and free from dangerous bacteria ...

People have shared their shock after learning how often they should be cleaning their hairbrush - and what can happen to ...