Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by ...

A new study published in Nature Metabolism has uncovered a surprising mechanism in the brain that helps explain why people ...

Scientists have engineered a probiotic that detoxifies methylmercury in the gut, potentially making fish consumption safer.

New research shows that a Western-style diet rich in processed foods disrupts the gut microbiome’s ability to recover after antibiotic treatment.

Kefir and yogurt are both fermented foods that contain beneficial bacteria called probiotics. Kefir has a higher probiotic ...

Eating a handful of walnuts every day can 'reduce the risk of bowel cancer', according to new research. The edible seeds of ...

The research on metformin and human longevity is scant, but that hasn’t stopped some people from experimenting with it.

Turkey vultures have a major PR problem. Many people view them as black-feathered villains with menacing bone-colored beaks that skulk on tree branches and circle the skies waiting for animals and ...

NAD+ is considered beneficial for various cellular reactions that benefit your healthspan. It may also support more ...

New research from points toward a potential breakthrough to break down toxic forms of mercury ingested from tainted seafood.

Hariom Yadav, Ph.D., can't get a particular cocktail off his mind—especially because our aging population potentially could ...