Plus, the type of lunch to avoid for gut health.

When it comes to taking care of your gut health, it seems like everyone has advice to share. Maybe you've heard that fermented foods or fiber-rich diets are key to feeling your best. While there’s a ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

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While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...

When you think about looking after your health, you probably focus on eating right, hitting the gym, and getting enough sleep. But what if some of those health choices are secretly sabotaging your gut ...

For many, colonoscopies have always seemed like an unnecessary procedure, one that they can put off until their doctor tells them they have no other choice. They're time-consuming and can be ...

Microbes that live in your gut are "little pets living inside your intestinal tract," according to Gail Cresci, a microbiome expert at the Cleveland Clinic. Besides digesting food, they also support ...

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Research says its prebiotic fibres, antioxidants and organosulfur constituents may support gut microbial harmony, smooth digestion and balanced immunity.

Winter smog poses health risks to children, impacting their developing lungs and immune systems. While masks and air purifiers offer external protection, a strong gut microbiome acts as an internal ...