The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years. It's easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said Monday that they have identified a previously unknown immune defense ...

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown immune defense mechanism that protects against dangerous Candida fungal infections, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said Monday in a statement.

A new study reveals that an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a common gut fungus, may alter the brain’s dopamine reward circuitry and influence alcohol consumption.

Gut fungus reduces the brain’s preference for alcohol consumption, potentially leading to alternative treatment pathways for AUD.

About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe ...

Several new studies have highlighted the connection between the community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract, ...

Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising connection between a fungus associated with alcohol use disorder and the ...

Ignoring the health of your gut is like ignoring the foundation of your home. By immediately cutting back on these three categories—artificial sweeteners, ultra-processed additives, and excess refined ...

Scientists uncover how shifts in gut fungi, shaped by genes and diet, may influence disease severity in people with multiple sclerosis, paving the way for new microbiome-based treatments. Study: ...