This study quantifies how much energy the human body harvests from gut microbial fermentation of dietary fiber, integrating bacterial physiology, diet, and metagenomic data. Results reveal that dietary fiber, not microbiome composition, mainly determines the amount of short-chain fatty acids absorbed, impacting daily energy and metabolic health.

While Democrats and Republicans trade blame on Capitol Hill, thousands of local employees are left working without pay or watching critical services grind to a halt.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to an Israeli port.

Months on a high-fat keto diet put mice at risk for cardiovascular disease and impaired insulin secretion.

Decision announced alongside recognition by Canada and Australia comes as Israel continues deadly destruction in Gaza.

Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck while speaking to a large crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, President Donald Trump confirmed

The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology.

The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (6 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.

The consequences of the 2022 invasion by Russia has changed not only trading relationships but sparked fundamental shifts in alliances too, Ed Conway writes.

A US appeals court has declared many of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs illegal and void, upholding a lower court ruling.

The Venice Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” on Wednesday evening

Governments and humanitarian groups condemn Israeli attacks that killed 21 people at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.