Your GI tract houses trillions (yes, with a T) of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. The swarm of microscopic critters living in your intestines makes up the gut microbiome and influences ...

Looking after your gut health improves more than just digestion: it is associated with improved immunity, skin, cognition, heart health and a reduced risk of disease. But a study this year in The ...

If your gut could use a little TLC, one of these supplements might do the trick.

Overzealous cleaning can eliminate ‘good’ bacteria which benefit our microbiome, but there are ways to fix it without ...

Plus, how to tell if it needs healing in the first place.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our gut microbiome does more than just help with digest food, it contributes to so many aspects of our health Our gut microbiome ...

Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s a powerful messenger. Here’s what it’s trying to tell you. Our gut speaks to us more than we realize. Whether it’s a bout of bloating after a heavy meal or a ...

A friend’s toddler recently had some long-lasting gastrointestinal trouble. His pediatrician ordered a stool sample to rule out foodborne illness. Although he didn’t have a bacterial infection, the ...

Perhaps you remember that Pepto-Bismol jingle of the early 2000s—“nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea!” Turns out, there’s more to your gut and its issues than the bubblegum pink ...

Q I had to take antibiotics recently, and I want to help my gut microbiome recover. My doctor said instead of taking probiotics, I should eat a lot of high-fiber foods. I was surprised when she said ...

Dear Doctors: I had to take antibiotics recently, and I want to help my gut microbiome recover. My doctor said instead of taking probiotics, I should eat a lot of high-fiber foods. I was surprised ...