New research on the gut-vagina axis links intestinal dysbiosis to bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause — with implications for probiotics and prevention.

An international research team led by scientists from Bern and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a previously unknown function of the intestinal nervous system. The study reveals ...

Probiotic supplements might not have any effect on health if they aren't the right strains or if they die before reaching the ...

Worms reduce inflammation only on high-fiber diets; low fiber disables their benefits and disrupts gut health.

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that plays a crucial role in regulating many of the body’s essential functions. Most people are unaware of the connection between the thyroid and ...

The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less robust as people get older, which makes them more vulnerable to certain infections and diseases. However, immune system ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

You may notice that after ovulation, your digestion feels slower, heavier, or more uncomfortable, even if you are eating the ...