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Walk down the aisles of many grocery stores and you're liable to see claims about products that are "good for gut health," from yogurt and kombucha to supplements and even sodas. But despite its ...

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An international panel led by UC Davis professor Maria Marco defines “gut health” for the first time, offering a scientific framework for medicine, research and consumer claims.

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron , ...

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

When the pancreas stops producing insulin, glucose doesn't enter our cells. Instead, it accumulates in the bloodstream. In ...

We are now approaching six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, yet talk of ...

The impact of eating spicy foods regularly can trigger changes to your gut and digestion, which can involve both positive and negative effects.

Norovirus can strike suddenly, leaving you feeling nauseous and exhausted. Here's what to know if it hits you this winter.

In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.