Researchers have found a metabolite in Burmese pythons that suppresses appetite in mice without some of GLP-1's side effects. And humans make it, too.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that you can consume for gut health. They can be found in kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, and yogurt, among other foods.

Probiotic supplements may be recommended by a healthcare provider for some, but most people can get enough of these beneficial bacteria and yeasts through their diet.

A colony of leafcutter ants is home to more than just one species. Each year, studies reveal new layers of complexity in ...

For people living in the environs of the current meningitis outbreak, it is an obvious question to ask, but the answer is not simple. The problem lies in whether the bacterium is truly airborne, and ...

Microbes play a crucial role in maintaining the levels of many nutrients in our environment, but warming could disrupt their function in certain cycles.

The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent, England, is likely to rise, a health leader has said, as experts look at whether the bacteria has become able to transmit more easily.

In its purest form (with no extra debris), liquid water can exist as a liquid until -40°C if left still (unmoving). In order ...

Cottage cheese is a protein-rich staple but it requires careful production and storage to remain food safe. Here are the ...

Researchers from King's College London and the University of Surrey have developed a new technique to measure the content of ...

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

Research published in ACS Central Science could help healthcare professionals non-invasively diagnose bacterial infections, using breath-based tests.