Although we often conceive of microorganisms — germs — as bad, the vast majority of them are not.

In the gut, beneficial bacteria support digestion and nutrient absorption — but their influence reaches far beyond that.

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

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Our gut houses a vast community of bacteria, a large number of which remain to be identified. Recently, an observation caught the attention of scientists: a specific group of bacteria, named ...

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Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.

If you’ve been hanging out with EatingWell long enough, you know how important gut health is to us—and we hope it’s equally as important to you, too. Harboring trillions of microorganisms, your gut ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved -- and often sugar-fueled -- tradition of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches ...