How reliable are gut microbiome tests? Janese Laster, MD, gastroenterologist at Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, first notes that there are currently no proven indications that a patient should take a ...

The human gut microbiome is something of a black box. We know it’s a community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and even parasites living in our intestines. And we know that each person’s gut bugs are ...

At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity to the wellness-conscious. Private companies are offering ...

We all have a gut microbiome — a complex community of trillions of microbes living in our digestive tracts. Researchers are still figuring out all the different ways these organisms affect our health, ...

Can home tests help you understand the tiny creatures teeming inside your body, and how to change your microbiome for the better? A microbiologist tried multiples to find out. I became very interested ...

When you hear about the gut microbiome, does it ever make you wonder what tiny creatures are teeming inside your own body? As a microbiologist who studies the microbiomes of plants, animals, and ...

Companies selling gut microbiome tests directly to consumers offer up a variety of claims to promote their products. "We analyze the trillions of microbes in your gut microflora and craft a unique ...

Several companies offer direct-to-consumer test kits which promise to evaluate the microbiome, but experts say there is no way of defining a "healthy" microbiome and the kits need more regulatory ...

The microbiome could have a role in the diagnosis of PrCa. The microbiome of the human body is currently one of the most popular areas of research. A significant portion of this research has focused ...

Evvy, a women’s health company, is now offering fertility insights through its vaginal microbiome test, the company announced on Tuesday. New York City-based Evvy is a direct-to-consumer company. Its ...