Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.

The microbiome is a vast (trillions) culture of bacteria in your digestive system that all work together to maintain health. Your microbiome begins forming at birth and builds as you interact with the ...

The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.

New research has found that at-home gut microbiome tests lack standardization, resulting in different results from the same ...

Nutrition plays a huge role in the health of your gut microbiome—so you can eat your way to a healthier gut. When it comes to popular health topics and trends, all eyes are on the gut microbiome—its ...

Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by ...

Don’t let your gut health fade to the background of your priorities! While it’s easy to overlook the importance of your digestive system, it’s important to remember that your gut microbiome plays a ...

The results were even more disparate than the team had expected. Of the more than 1,200 families of microbes identified by all the tests combined, just three microbe families were present in all seven ...

An all-wild diet triggers a gut microbial makeover, boosting fiber-degrading bacteria and reshaping the ecosystem in ways that persist even after returning to regular foods. Study: Consumption of only ...