Both staple rice and superfood quinoa possess gut-nourishing properties. Here are the factors that determine how the grains ...
New research has found that at-home gut microbiome tests lack standardization, resulting in different results from the same ...
The vagus nerve is the “master regulator of inflammation and stress”, and stimulating it regularly can have profound health benefits.
A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, longer‑lasting, precision treatments.
Steel says our "gut microbiome is more unique than our fingerprint" and a healthy microbiome is linked to better energy ...
Most people are well aware that fibre is a nutrient we want to eat enough of. Fewer know that there are two distinct types: soluble fibre and insoluble fibre. Both play different but equally valuable ...
If the River Thames is London’s intestine—and it has at times performed a similar function—it has grown polyps. At Blackfriars and at six other places along the river, from Wapping in the east to ...
Digestion is something most of us take for granted until it stops working correctly. Imagine eating a small meal and feeling ...
As overweight and obesity levels rise in populations the world over, they pose much more than cosmetic and mobility challenges to people. Body fat, especially v ...
A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...
Walking is a simple, lower-intensity option that may help reduce stress, which can benefit people with UC. “Lower-impact and stress-reducing activities can be particularly helpful given the link ...