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A viral TikTok conversation has reopened questions about why bacterial vaginosis so often returns, and what restoring the vaginal microbiome may have to do with it.

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The TV star explained that his health condition is usually the reason behind any changes in his face that people may notice ...

Beyond fiber, probiotics also play a key role in gut health. Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut introduce ...

The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research ...

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Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the role of a gene called PTPN2 in protecting the gut from harmful bacteria ...

Space-based experiments show that microgravity-induced mutations in bacteriophages may improve their ability to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria on Earth.

Layered clothes, a weakened skin barrier and other cold-weather factors may be making you downright stinky. Here’s how to ...

The frigid temperatures expected across much of the country in the coming days may pose significant health risks for those ...

People have long said that "bread is life." Now, researchers at Tufts University are using the bubbling mixtures of flour and ...