Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

The natural world teems with microorganisms. Billions of species of bacteria, archaea, viruses and fungi make up complex ecosystems in the soil, water and air. The activity of these microbes sustains ...

Sauerkraut is much more than a tangy topping for your sandwich or hot dog. This fermented cabbage dish is rich in probiotics — live, beneficial bacteria that support gut health and overall digestion.

Eating a diet rich in fiber from beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts and seeds could promote the growth of beneficial microbes in the gut and help the body fight potentially ...