Digestive Health - Page 4

October 20

Kiwi could help ease a very common digestive condition — here's how

King's College London researchers recently found that kiwis, rye bread and mineral water help relieve chronic constipation in the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults.

October 18

Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood

Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut bacteria and mental health connections.

October 16

Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn

A new Estonian study suggests that everyday medications, including cold medicines and beta blockers, could have lasting impacts on gut health, affecting microbiome years later.

October 16

Simple diet change may support gut healing for cancer survivors, researchers say

A sulfur-containing amino acid called cysteine could help cancer patients recover from gut damage caused by chemotherapy and radiation, MIT scientists found.

October 12

Scientists crack code on how dietary fiber shields your body from harmful sugar damage

A UC Irvine study reveals how inulin fiber from onions, garlic and artichokes reshapes gut bacteria to metabolize harmful fructose before it reaches the liver.

September 6

Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about

A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.

August 14

Gut health at stake as researchers put beef and chicken to the test

A study finds beef may have a slight advantage over chicken for gut health, showing a smaller reduction in beneficial microbial diversity among the study's participants.

July 31

Your daily sandwich could be making you sad and anxious, health experts warn

Health professionals discuss whether gluten causes mood problems, emphasizing bread quality over elimination for better mental health and emotional resilience.

July 19

Doctors warn of risks with ‘coffee enemas’ as the practice gains steam on social media

Coffee enemas, a controversial alternative medicine practice from the 1920s, lack scientific evidence and pose significant risks, according to gastroenterology experts.

July 19

Popular 'fibermaxxing' diet trend not right for everyone, nutritionist says

The popular "fibermaxxing" trend promotes adding fiber-rich foods daily for gut health benefits, but experts warn that rapid increases may cause bloating and digestive issues.