Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has long been treated as a disease of the brain and spinal cord. A study published in May 2026 ...

THERE’S A REASON that your gut is nicknamed the “second brain.” According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the walls of the ...

Scientists keep learning more about the connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal system. By Christina Caron Dr.

Poor dental care can lead to gum disease (gingivitis) when bacteria builds up around the teeth and gums, which can result in ...

PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain ...

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other ...

We all know by now that too much salt in our diets is bad news for our blood pressure. But recent studies have warned that ...

Keeping the Akkermansia strain high is also crucial to keeping the weight off. That’s because it secretes the protein known ...

Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania. Credit: Paun V.I. Bacteria lurk everywhere. However, it’s only after researchers retrieve them from the most remote corners of the Earth that we can learn more about ...

New research suggests gut bacteria differences could signal Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms emerge, according ...