EUGENE, Ore. — With the holidays over and all the rich and fatty foods behind us, if your gut still is feeling a bit off, it could be bad bacteria. Bad bacteria from a questionable meal or ...

Oral hygiene is no longer just about killing bacteria. An expert now highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced oral ...

Bacteria that lurk in food can make that food delicious or deadly. Why is it that some bacteria in food are safe and even beneficial, while others are harmful and can cause illness? "Over millions of ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

Downing fruit and vegetable juice as a way of fasting, cleansing, or detoxing can unbalance the health-affecting bacteria in your gut and mouth, according to a new study. After only three days, there ...

A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the ...

New research has identified gut bacteria associated with food addiction and obesity in humans. How can the food and beverage industry harness this knowledge and what NPD opportunities does it create?

Researchers have discovered a novel bioelectrical mechanism that pathogens like Salmonella use to find entry points in the gut lining that would allow pathogens to pass and cause infection. How do bad ...

While plenty of bad bacteria — like E. coli — can get you sick, many other types are beneficial, protecting the body from harmful infections and reducing inflammation. The advent of genetic ...