If you wash dishes by hand, you probably use a sponge or scourer to wipe off food residue - but according to one scientist, ...

suggesting that taking probiotics—live cultures of bacteria in food or supplements—and hoping to crowd out harmful bacteria is unlikely to work. "It's too early to make very specific ...

Notable among the protective gut species are a group of bacteria called Faecalibacterium, which produce beneficial compounds called short-chain fatty acids by breaking down fiber in the foods we eat.

Improperly stored foods can harbor harmful bacteria or toxins, leading to foodborne illnesses such as botulism, Salmonella, or scombroid poisoning. A clean, organized kitchen with safe storage ...

Could eating more fiber be the key to a healthier gut? Research suggests the answer is yes.The findings, published ...

The United States Department of Agriculture warns that wildfires, such as those raging in the Los Angeles Area, can render ...

Properly cleaning fresh produce is crucial to prevent foodborne diseases, especially due to the excessive use of pesticides.

“Washing uncooked chicken introduces harmful bacteria to your kitchen especially if you use the same sink as you use to wash ...

UConn Extension educators provide information on how to prevent risk from bird flu exposure and how to prepare food properly ...

Fiber boosts beneficial gut bacteria, which protect against harmful microbes Faecalibacterium ... such as inflammation or consumption of food parts that have been contaminated.