From cholera to norovirus, Giardia to hookworms, the gut is vulnerable to an impressive array of pathogens. To keep us alive in the face of this onslaught, the intestinal immune system must be ...

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not ...

Trillions of microbes live in the human gastrointestinal tract, where they play critical roles in our health and biology; they can help us break down food, absorb nutrients; and they affect the immune ...

Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good ...

Probiotics and prebiotics both support gut health, but they have some key differences. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms, while prebiotics help feed gut bacteria.

GUANGZHOU, China — Trillions of viruses are living in your intestines right now, and they might be secretly controlling whether you stay healthy or get sick. Most of these microscopic entities target ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A healthy gut is about much more than proper digestion. Gut health boosts your immune system and contributes to heart and brain health ...

Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the function of immune cells. Individuals with infections tend to have lower levels of vitamin C. However, research has not found conclusive evidence that taking ...