Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international ...

Dustin Long receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr Bryson-Cahn receives funding from the Gordon and Berry Moore Foundation and is the co-medical director for Alaska Airlines. Our ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new rapid test could improve treatment of ...

In a recent study published in the journal Gut Pathogens, researchers from China reviewed the metabolism of soy isoflavones (SI) into a metabolite named "equol" by specific gut bacteria and its role ...

From influencing weight gain to supporting immune function, gut microbes do far more than digest food. They may even explain ...

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Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...