Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, but their adverse effects can occasionally lead to bacteremia, wherein bacteria circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body. In Japan, Clostridium ...

Beverage companies such as Olipop have been adding fibers to their products to help improve gut health. Courtesy of Brad via Unsplash In a world with a looming fear of bacteria and their aversive ...

The bacteria and fungi living on your skin play a surprising role in keeping us healthy. Is it possible to give them a boost?

The gut’s microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria dwelling within these systems — a complicated mix of good and bad bacteria. It may be a surprise to learn that other gut-health symptoms ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and ...

It puts stool full of healthy bacteria into your colon. When you have enough good bacteria in your gut, the bad bacteria that cause disease are held in check. Antibiotics can wipe out the bacteria ...