Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

Through the air we breathe and the food we eat, we can't help but inhale and ingest tiny bits of plastic every day.

Researchers evaluated whether restoring the gut microbiome to a youthful state in mice could hold the key to slowing aging and preventing liver cancer, one of the fastest-growing cancers worldwide.

An AI-assisted analysis of the gut microbiome in colorectal cancer cases revealed substantial differences between early- and ...

In April 2026, researchers announced multiple advances in microbiome science, from precision tools that reshape microbial communities to software that makes large-scale genome analysis more accessible ...

Dozens of at-home testing companies claim that they can analyze the bacteria, fungi and other microbes in your stool to create a snapshot of your gut microbiome — the community of trillions of ...

Gut microbiome composition during pregnancy has long-term effects on offspring stem cell growth and development, researchers report. Treating pregnant mice with a common gut microbe resulted in ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

Chronic psychological stress is common. A 2023 survey revealed that about one quarter of US adults reported high stress levels, and three quarters reported that chronic stress affects their daily ...

The first population-level study on the correlation between mental health and gut microbiome—based on data from over a thousand individuals enrolled in the Flemish Gut Flora Project (FGFP)—is ...