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 ...

At a time of year when many are spring cleaning homes, here’s advice from experts: Protect your house’s microbiome for your health. The world around us, including our homes, is full of microorganisms ...

GREENSBORO, N.C.--When you hear the word "bacteria" you might think it's a bad thing. So you get rid of it all - the cleaner the better! Doctors say this is actually a problem because there are good ...

Many parents have heard of probiotics — those “good bacteria” that help with gut health. But are probiotics safe for kids? And do they really help? Caroline Salozzo, MBA, RD, LDN, a registered ...

Dear Doctor K: Are all germs dangerous to our health? Dear Reader: Not all microorganisms (also called germs or microbes) are bad for our health far from it. Our knowledge of the impact of germs on ...

Researchers have identified a promising approach to prevent gum disease by supporting beneficial oral bacteria instead of ...

An electron microscope image showing clumps of Streptococcus mutans, strains of which are the dominant cavity-causing bacteria in humans. The bacteria form clumps after producing and secreting a ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque ...