This article is part of a special issue investigating key questions about skincare. Find the full series here. Look under the microscope at any square centimetre of human skin and you will find it ...

Scientists have taken a look at the belly button and found it to be a surprisingly unique microbiome that varies quite a bit from person to person.

SAN DIEGO — Although it has been known for several years that more than 1000 species of bacteria from 19 different phyla inhabit the human skin — mainly the superficial epidermis and upper parts of ...

For those who shave regularly, going with the grain, not shaving too close to the skin, using fragrance-free shaving cream, and avoiding harsh aftershave can all help prevent eczema flare-ups.” — Dr.

University of Oregon researchers have uncovered a molecule produced by yeast living on human skin that showed potent antimicrobial properties against a pathogen responsible for a half-million ...

Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

Chronic stress activates the HPA axis, increasing cortisol and neuropeptides that impair gut barrier integrity, shift ...