The composition of the intestinal flora can predict the chances of developing serious infections such as pneumonia. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Turku, Finland, followed more ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome influences socio-affective behavior, particularly in animals. However, such studies are more challenging to conduct in humans. A team of ...

Some people live longer than others -- possibly due to a unique combination of bacteria in their intestines, new research concludes. We are pursuing the dream of eternal life. We fast to stay healthy.

Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study led by researchers at the University of Florida and ...

Is the microbiota—the trillions of bacteria and yeast that live with the intestinal flora of your gastrointestinal system—on its way to becoming our best wellness ally? Thanks to fairly recent ...