Browsing: Gut

Fiber has a ton of GI clout—gastroenterologists regularly praise the nutrient for its ability to keep you regular, nourish your microbiome (the community of bacteria in…

These days, it’s harder than ever to separate fact from fiction when it comes to gut health. Social media is flooded with #guttok posts touting solutions…

Since most day-to-day bloating isn’t caused by a food intolerance, an elimination diet probably won’t benefit you much. What’s more, imposing limits on the types of…

The micro-organisms living in the human gut can affect many biological functions, including pain perception.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo LibraryWhat Rina Green calls her “living hell” began…

Hughes, D. & Andersson, D. I. Evolutionary trajectories to antibiotic resistance. Annu. Rev. Microbiol. 71, 579–596 (2017).Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Murray, C. J. et al.…

Loose or watery stools; a condition known as antibiotic-associated diarrheaBloatingExcessive gasUpset stomachCrampingOther changes in bowel habits, such as constipationWhile any of these symptoms are possible, taking…