A study has again established the effects of microorganisms on human food and healthy living, courtesy of recent research by Dr. Stephen Akinola, a researcher at The Ohio State University, United ...

Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were found in large numbers in the guts of humans and mice with food ...

An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity. They have also ...

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough ...

As the Yuletide and new year holidays gradually wind down, experts have cautioned that leaving dirty dishes soaking overnight ...

Common food bacteria could be rewired to produce more vitamins—and "help to transform nutrition and medicine." This is the discovery of scientists at Rice University who have revealed how a bacterium ...

Sugary snacks are everywhere—think colorful candies, frosted pastries, and those sweetened drinks that seem harmless at first glance. But beneath the surface, these treats create a playground for the ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. To support gut health, prioritize foods rich in fiber, ...