Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Many organs play important roles, but not all of them are required for survival. Some are removed because of injury, and ...

A complete guide to the best probiotics for gut health, covering top strains, potency, and benefits to boost digestion, and ...

When it comes to starchy vegetables, potatoes often get a bad rap, especially for those concerned about blood sugar. You might be wondering: Is one type of potato a better choice for managing blood ...

A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, longer‑lasting, precision treatments.

Across consumer insights, retail trends and commentary from industry leaders, one message is clear: fiber is emerging as the next major food trend. And with revolutionary products like HealthSense ® ...

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 ...

Steel says our "gut microbiome is more unique than our fingerprint" and a healthy microbiome is linked to better energy ...

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 ...

New research has found that at-home gut microbiome tests lack standardization, resulting in different results from the same ...