Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth ...

A sweeping new study has uncovered global patterns in how bacteria thrive and interact within lakes and reservoirs, offering new insights into the invisible forces that sustain freshwater ecosystems.

Sugars contained exclusively in breast milk are helping to feed an important balance of bacteria in babies' developing gut ...

When kids go off to college many live in dorms with close quarters. Living in that kind of environment makes illnesses spread more easily, especially when it comes to meningitis. There are two kinds ...

Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why ...

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and mainly changes how people move. Around 8 million ...