In previous research, Finlay and his colleagues identified four gut bacteria in Canadian children that, if present in the first 100 days of life, seem to prevent asthma

The research was conducted in tandem with a study that looked at the effects of a whole-grain diet on energy metabolism

Early results are promising, but additional testing is required before an FDA-approved therapy would be available or recommended to the public

Bacteria in your intestines may play an important role in determining if you will develop blinding wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Findings show regular consumption of dietary emulsifiers in mice exacerbated tumor development

Many of the 38 million Americans who suffer from migraines report an association between consuming nitrates and their severe headaches

Iowa researchers find intestinal cells’ immune response protects vital neurons

The work represents a major step forward in the study of human gastroenteritis viruses

The discovery is a concern because alterations can affect the gut’s ability to metabolize sugars and peptides, processes that are vital for honeybee health

The bacteria that the researchers studied guide the early development of our intestines, train our immune systems to fight pathogens and may even affect our moods and behavior