Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...