Ubiquitous industrial chemicals and pesticides have a "toxic effect" on germs that play a key role in maintaining human health and could be a threat to male reproductive health, according to two teams ...

Gut transit time, a key biomarker for digestive health, varies significantly between individuals. The study in BMJ's Gut ...

Researchers discovered that 168 common chemicals can disrupt the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, with some also promoting ...

According to data from the Food Foundation, two-thirds of the UK population eat less than one portion of beans a week.

People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonization. These are the ...

Scientists have identified a gut microbe–derived molecule that, when trapped inside the intestine, can reset blood sugar ...

Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.