Interactions between the microbiota, the host (cultured organisms), and the environment play a crucial role in ensuring the ...

The relationship between oral health and systemic diseases has been recognized in various forms throughout history, but ...

Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester, has warned that second-hand ...

Recent research has been pointing to the gut as ground zero for mental and physical wellness. Local health professionals weigh in.

“By reducing or modifying the presence of bacteria associated with [rheumatoid arthritis], it may be possible to lower the ...

Clothing is a well-known carrier of many disease-causing pathogens – including E coli, scabies and Staphylococcus.

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

Findings suggest that molecules made by gut bacteria are key for the beneficial effects of the ketogenic diet in MS models.

Summary: Certain gut bacteria may play crucial roles in aging, with implications for promoting healthier aging. Research conducted on over 200 octogenarians found a decline in key bacteria, such as ...

When thinking about the immune system, most people think about B and T cells and how they can be trained to recognize pathogens, preventing re-infections.

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can increase your risk of heart disease. Incorporating up to an ounce of apple cider vinegar into your day, along with a lower-calorie diet, may reduce total ...

Exposure to mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection happens because of contaminated water or soil. Learn who gets severe ...