A new study examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...

Historical trends and future projections of the number of people with overweight and obesity suggest alarming parallel ...

A woman diagnosed with the same bacterial gut condition as Selena Gomez says it left her looking pregnant and people should ...

Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In ...

The average patient takes 13 years to be diagnosed as the signs are often subtle and can easily be mistaken for other, less ...

Also known as incomplete evacuation, it is a hallmark of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can also be caused by chronic constipation, pelvic floor disorders, and infections. Fortunately, there are ...

Lean protein foods digest easily, and the gut bacteria that help break down food don't ferment lean protein, which means you will have far less gas production. You should be able to eat the following ...

But what if it’s more than that? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most misunderstood gut disorders, affecting millions worldwide. It doesn’t cause lasting harm, but it can significantly ...

Let’s focus on “functional constipation”, when people have hard, infrequent and often difficult-to-pass bowel movements. This constipation isn’t due to a physical blockage of the bowel or ...

On Tuesday, Fried said he “definitely considered” the Red Sox after meeting with them via Zoom, but chalked up his decision to sign with the Yankees to a “gut feeling that I felt like this ...

Short bowel syndrome is an extremely rare disease of the intestines. Only about 10,000 to 20,000 people in the U.S. have it, including adults and children. Here’s what you should know.