While gut problems like discomfort after meals or feeling unusually heavy may not be serious in nature, doctors say these problems have increased in recent times due to changes in the way people live ...

Stress in early childhood can rewire how a child’s gut and brain communicate, potentially leading to long‑lasting digestive troubles such as abdominal pain, irritable bowel symptoms, and motility ...

Many supplements claim to benefit gut health, but those with evidence supporting them include prebiotics, fiber supplements, ginger root, peppermint oil capsules, and L-glutamine.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid to relieve heartburn ...

It's a well-known fact that stress negatively impacts mental health, but the effect of stress on the digestive system is ...

“Regular exercise creates positive changes in the gut microbiome,” says Dr. Burkhart. Performing moderate to high-intensity exercise for 30 to 90 minutes at least three times per week for eight weeks ...

A recent study found the most commonly reported symptoms of perimenopause had nothing to do with hot flashes or weight gain.

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Many women ignore common digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and acid reflux.Here's why these symptoms matter and when to take them seriously for better gut health.

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, ...

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, ...