Good gut health, including a proper gut biome, is critical to overall health.

“Poor”. That’s the word I see when I open the results of my gut microbiome test. I’ve scored 29 out of 100, putting me just shy of the “bad” category. Given that I’m 22, exercise five times a week, ...

I read your recent column about a person who was refusing antibiotics due to a fear of a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) recurrence. I am interested in your thoughts regarding people who take ...

I read your recent column about a person who was refusing antibiotics due to a fear of a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) ...

Just a single course of treatment can leave a lasting impression, according to a study of nearly 15,000 people in Sweden ...

If you have ever eaten antibiotics in your lifetime or do so in the future, then you need to know what taking a single ...

Even a single course of certain antibiotics can have a long-term impact on the mix of microorganisms in your gut. Learn why that matters and how to protect your gut health. New research found a single ...

Doctors are observing a rise in colorectal cancer among younger Indians, linked to changing diets, antibiotic use and poor gut health. Experts highlight how simple lifestyle changes can help restore ...

A new study has found that several types of common medications may have a lasting impact on gut health. PeopleImages/Getty Images A recent study has found that many prescription medications have a ...

Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs for their ability to wipe out dangerous infections, but new research suggests ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Constipation is not a common side effect ...