Have you ever noticed how your entire day can be derailed by a “gut feeling” that isn’t exactly positive? From that mid-afternoon bloat to the sluggishness that follows a heavy meal, your digestive ...

A new biobattery could power ingestible cameras in the small intestine. Tech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds ...

Fiber is a carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Yet it is essential for digestive health. It promotes regularity and prevents constipation. It slows down digestion and keeps blood sugar on an ...

Diet and lifestyle changes, such as eating whole foods and avoiding late-night meals, can have a positive impact on your gut health. Everyone experiences occasional digestive symptoms such as upset ...

Millions of people have problems affecting their digestive systems, many of which can be very serious. Here’s a top-to-bottom look at nine of the most common digestive conditions, their symptoms, and ...

Probiotics are microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed or used in adequate amounts. While commercial probiotic products are mainly made up of bacteria, probiotics can include fungi ...

Your spleen sits under your rib cage in the upper left part of your abdomen toward your back. This organ helps filter your blood, trapping old and damaged red blood cells. It also contains white blood ...

Intermittent fasting can increase the diversity of your gut microbiome and support your metabolism. Fasting for too long, such as two days in a row, may decrease gut bacteria diversity. You can eat ...

"Leaky gut syndrome" is said to have symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. But it's something of a medical mystery. “From an MD’s standpoint, it’s a very ...

Alain Chariot's team has just published a study in EMBO Molecular Medicine shedding light on the unexpected role of the Stard7 protein in the development of intestinal cancers. Long regarded as a ...

Have you ever experienced a stomach-in-knots kind of work week or a series of not-so-solid (literally) bowel movements and thought, Could I have a gut issue? If so, you're far from alone. Gut health ...

A new study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer. By combining environmental data, a ...