The hard, and nauseating, truth about cyclospora is that it’s spread through human feces. Over decades of research, ...

Your intestine completely rebuilds its inner lining every few days—one of the fastest renewal processes in the human body.

Have you ever felt that something was wrong before you could explain why? Scientists say gut feelings are not magic. They may ...

Foodborne illness can be difficult to trace at the best of times, but there are some factors here that make it all the more ...

A new 500-person study in Spain is investigating if daily kefir consumption can measurably change your gut microbiome.

Leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help support gut health by keeping things moving and feeding healthy gut bacteria. The most nutritious salad greens to eat for better ...

For many people, sitting has become a normal part of life. We sit while working, travelling, watching television, scrolling through social media and even while chatting with friends.

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors understand irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a ...

A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become ...

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating.

Xylitol may not be a household name, but it's a common sugar substitute found in gums, mints, candies, baked goods and some peanut butters. While it's perhaps better known as a toxin for dogs, cats ...

For decades, medicine looked at the human body in parts. The heart belonged to cardiologists, the brain to neurologists, and the digestive system to gastroenterologists. But scientists are ...