Downing a glass of wine or beer with your kimchi might satisfy your taste buds, but as of yet, the scientific evidence for ...

But what does a healthy gut really mean for your body? "The gut is one of the most important organs in the human body. It is ...

A cultural history of the digestive system traces our attitudes about eating through considerable twists and turns.

Metabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, have become one of the world’s largest public health ...

In her new book, medical historian Dr. Elsa Richardson discusses the changing cultural and scientific understandings of the ...

In sickness or in health, the billions of microorganisms that inhabit our guts are our constant companions throughout life.

Researchers using machine learning discovered that variations in microbial load in the gut, influenced by age, sex, diet, and ...

Experts warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes can increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken pelvic ...

In a recent study, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have provided new insights into the central role ...

The types of bacteria present in the gut could influence an individual's stress response over time, according to the findings ...