gut bacteria
How a Faecal Transplant Changed My Life
While it could help to treat IBS and potentially even alcoholism, doctors warn patients to leave the procedure to medical professionals.
I Took an At-Home Poop Test
Who wouldn't want a snapshot of what's going on in their digestive system?
Popular Weed Killer May Be Responsible for Global Bee Deaths
An ingredient in the popular herbicide, Roundup, may be related to colony collapse disorder, say scientists.
More Evidence That Yogurt Isn’t the Gut Magician You Think It Is
A new study examines the probiotic dosages of more than 100 foods.
Stuff Your Face with Chocolate and Wine Because It’s Good for Your Gut
Some Belgian and Dutch researchers just published two studies that found eating and drinking fun stuff like chocolate, wine, and coffee could increase the diversity of your microbiome.
You're Home to Trillions of Microbes That Affect Everything From Digestion to Depression
Scientists are learning more than ever before about the microscopic bacteria, fungi, and viruses we carry with us everywhere.
Could Fecal Transplants From Rich Children Help Starving Kids in Africa?
A study on malnourished children in Malawi showed the right gut bacteria could allow normal growth despite a diet low in nutrition.
The Army Will Pay You to Eat Nothing but MREs for 3 Weeks
The study will provide researchers the chance to try out new MRE recipes in hopes of making mealtime less monotonous, like “Bunker Hill Burritos,” “Fort Bliss-ful Pudding Cake,” and the “Canteen Irish Cream Latte.”