Discover the surprising link between mouth bacteria and cognitive function. Learn how oral health may play a role in brain ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

The microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive ...

New research suggests that people with higher levels of a "good" bacteria in their guts also have lower levels of bacteria ...

Probiotics may help with many health conditions. Although they're generally safe, it's important to talk with your doctor ...

The gut microbiome, which seems to be affected by our diet, plays an important role in reducing the growth of potentially ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts ...

Could eating more fiber be the key to a healthier gut? Research suggests the answer is yes.The findings, published ...

Almeida cautioned that the new study doesn’t prove that fiber protects against harmful bacteria ... fiber will result in making more beneficial bacteria,” said Dr. Daniel Freedberg ...