Science-backed articles on improving gut health, digestion, and microbiome balance.
The FDA approved a new colon cancer blood test for adults 45+. It catches about 8 in 10 colorectal cancers but misses most precancerous polyps. Here’s who it’s for — and why colonoscopy is still the gold standard.
Apple cider vinegar benefits, fact-checked: what’s real (blood sugar), what’s a lie (weight loss), plus safe daily-use tips. Curious what science says?
Beans, fatty fish, lentils, and nuts are the top anti-inflammatory proteins. Here’s the science behind them, plus a simple weekly plan to eat them regularly and fight chronic inflammation.
The pith and zest you toss hold vitamin C, fiber, and hesperidin. Here’s how to enjoy orange peel benefits safely, plus six easy everyday uses.
Most women eat only 15–17 grams of fiber a day — barely two-thirds of the 25-gram target. Here’s why fiber is the one nutrient to track and how to reach it without bloating.
Not all period bloating feels the same. Match your symptom — puffiness, pressure, or cramps — to the right foods: potassium for water retention, soluble fiber and live-culture yogurt for constipation, and omega-3s from salmon for cramps. Includes a self-check, meal combos, and when to see a doctor.
Lab research suggests ferulic acid in rice bran may calm overactive gut contractions — promising for diarrhea-predominant IBS, but human trials are still needed. Here’s what to know before you reach for supplements.
Prunes are the best-evidenced dried fruit for constipation. Learn how many to eat, how to ramp up without bloating, and when to see a doctor.
New research shows prebiotic sodas may contain more sugar and less fiber than advertised. Here’s what the NUTRITION 2026 data reveals about brands like Poppi and Olipop, plus smarter ways to support your gut with whole foods.
Struggling with metformin bloating and PCOS? Learn why it gets worse before better and discover 5 science-backed strategies for relief — from switching to extended-release to probiotics.
