Researchers have identified gut bacteria that can absorb toxic "forever chemicals" in lab mice, according to a new study, potentially offering up a way to control PFAS levels in humans. PFAS, or ...

Previously it was thought that competition for resources would stop the disease-causing bacteria from getting established in the gut. This has important implications for treatment: taking probiotics ...

A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the ...

A new study published in Nature Microbiology has reported a naturally occurring family of bacterial species in the human gut that can absorb and break down toxic, long-lasting "forever chemicals" and ...

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Alcohol is a common ingredient in mouthwashes because of its antibacterial properties. Alcohol-based mouthwashes may reduce bacteria and plaque buildup that contribute to cavities, gum disease and ...

Five fun facts about the bugs in your bowels. May 2, 2013— -- intro: Deep in the bowels of our, well, bowels, lurk trillions of microscopic bacteria. But don't be fooled by the big bad "B" word, ...

Over 100 million nerve cells line the digestive tract. Have you ever felt “butterflies in your stomach,” or made a “gut decision”? That might have been your “second brain” — otherwise known as your ...

Some bacterial species, particularly some linked to inflammation, are associated with coronary artery disease, a common form ...

Dietitians love these six “bad” foods because they’re good for your gut and overall health. Prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants and resistant starch are gut-friendly nutrients. Other strategies, like ...

Fermented foods generally last longer, but even with foods that contain good bacteria, you have to watch out for invasions of ...