Probiotics have become one of the most talked-about health supplements in recent years. But what exactly do they do—and are ...

Researchers gain an insight into the relationship between the immune system and the gut microbiome in songbirds.

We talk a lot about gut health these days. Probiotics, fiber, fermented foods. There’s a whole wellness industry dedicated to the ecosystem inside us. But here’s something most people don’t realize: ...

You described the microbiome as more than just bacteria. What are the other components of this "theatre of activity," and why is their inclusion sometimes considered controversial? Harris: Yeah. So it ...

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The human gut microbiome has a close connection to our well-being, and it has the potential to be used as a biomarker of health, and might be harnessed to treat disease. The gut microbiome can also ...

A review in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology examines emerging evidence linking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the gut microbiome, and obesity treatment ...

Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics. Analysing stool samples and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harvard Medical School Professor, Metabolic Health Innovator Metabolism is often reduced to a simple equation of calories in ...

A study in mice concluded that memory problems associated with age may be driven by our gut microbiome and that the vagus ...