There's no guideline as to what's considered a "good" response. If you don't get enough to kill the bacteria, the trial may be inconclusive. Too much medication can result in side effects. So this ...

Stomach ulcers occur when digestive acids damage your stomach lining. Treatment may include antibiotics, home remedies, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause. Stomach ulcers, also known as ...

A new study underscores that drinking coffee may alter the composition of your gut microbiome, the environment of microorganisms like bacteria inhabiting your intestinal tract. Researchers ...

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H. pylori's corkscrew shape and long flagella help the pathogen work its way into the mucus lining of the stomach where it flourishes. Marshall drank a broth of the bacteria in an act of daring ...

“If there was a miracle hangover cure, it would have to address all the symptoms,” says Adams, “and it would be very difficult for one thing to address the stomach irritation, the ...

That's because adding good bacteria to a dog's gut helps lower inflammation in the GI tract, support digestion, and speed up the gut microbiome's recovery after a virus. We interviewed ...

and in a world of lengthy bacteria names and countless colonies, it’s easy to get confused. We’ve enlisted the experts to answer the most common gut health questions, and point us to the best ...

More worrying, H pylori infection has also been linked with an increased risk of stomach cancer. The bacteria appear to invade the mucus that lines and protects the wall of both the stomach and ...

Kimchi is a versatile Korean food of fermented vegetables that introduces good bacteria into the gut, aiding digestion and promoting weight loss through appetite regulation. Experts say the study ...

No deaths have been reported. Infection with salmonella bacteria causes diarrhea, fever and stomach pains. Of the 33 people interviewed, 27 reported eating cucumbers. SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms ...