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microbiome

The key to good health? A happy gut

Your microbiome is essential to keeping your body happy, healthy and functional.

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.

Welcome to the probiotics party

As building blocks of your microbiome, these organisms play a lead role in shaping good 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.

Curious about probiotics? Tread carefully

Supplements have their place—but steer clear of online sources touting sham benefits.

Coffee—a magic microbiome machine?

Your gut instinct to enjoy that favorite cup of java may positively influence your overall health.

Red wine—a microbiome fertilizer?

The occasional glass of your favorite vintage could help diversify the good bacteria in your gut.

Artificially sweet? A genuine problem

A host of artificial sweeteners are linked to higher risk of heart troubles, stroke and dementia, researchers say.

Could antibiotics up heart disease risk?

Researchers find women 60 and older are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke if they used antibiotics for two months or longer.

It’s all about the gut

Explore the link between digestive health and chronic disease.