Ultraprocessed foods are also often high in added sugars (which have been linked to greater risks of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease) and sodium (which may increase “bad” bacteria in ...

Those convenient packaged snacks might be doing more damage to your digestive system than you realize. Your gut lining is an incredibly sophisticated barrier. At just one cell thick, it must be ...

Processed foods are everywhere, tempting us with convenience and flashy packaging. But while they make life easier, they can have serious consequences for your gut health. Your microbiome—the ...

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Maternal exposure to emulsifiers may reshape offspring microbiota and increase inflammation risk.

Ever felt that burning sensation after a spicy meal or stressed-out workday? Your stomach lining might be waving a tiny white flag of surrender. But before you reach for another antacid, what if the ...

Evidence shows that the gut reacts almost instantly to saturated fats — even without visible signs. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is ...

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You might think the best foods for gut health are obvious: sour sauerkraut, zingy kimchi and as much Greek yogurt as you can handle. But there’s more to eating for good gut health than fermented foods ...

Researchers reviewed how olive-derived bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, secoiridoids, and triterpenes, modulate the gut microbiota and promote intestinal health. Review: Exploring the ...

Living with irritable bowel syndrome feels a bit like being handed a membership card to a club you never signed up for, and ...