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bacteria

Feed your microbiome

Find a host of delicious foods to brighten your plate and bolster good bacteria in your belly.

Beware the microbiome killers

Fried foods, refined sugars and other highly processed items wreak havoc on gut health.

It’s all in the gut

A healthy microbiome is the foundation for building wellness.

Could antibiotics spur childhood obesity?

Changes in the gut microbiome might alter the way a developing body stores and burns calories, leading to long-term weight problems.

Is it thrush?

An overgrowth of fungus can give rise to unpleasant symptoms in your child. Know what to look for—and when to seek help.

Superbugs in your makeup bag?

Be aware that poor hygiene habits can expose your beauty products to dangerous bacteria such as E. Coli.

Can saliva foretell heart disease?

Study: People with clogged arteries often have a different type of bacteria in their spit.

Suspect in pancreatic cancer: Gut fungi

Researchers have long recognized viruses, bacteria and parasites as culprits in pancreatic cancers—but new evidence points to fungal infections, too.

How to battle a sinus infection

A neti pot, a flu vaccination and a heap of healthy food—just a few ways you can help ward off trouble.

10 tips for a safer home

Mix these simple steps into your routine to make your home clean, safe and healthy.

Bring your food to life

Fermentation promotes the growth of good-for-you bacteria that helps shape a healthy digestive system.

Ocean scourge: Flesh-eating bacteria

Learn how to avoid this ever-increasing threat.