The human body has several distinct microbiomes—on the skin, in the mouth and in our airways—but the most consequential one for health is probably in the digestive system, commonly called the gut ...

Digestive disorders can affect us all from time to time. Symptoms such as bloating and pain, often accompanied with some ...

"Dogs are dirty animals, and this suggests that babies who have greater exposure to dirt and allergens have a stronger immune system," Gern says. Dogs are great for making love connections.