Digestive Health - Page 7

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

October 18, 2025

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.

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

October 16, 2025

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.

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

October 16, 2025

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.

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

October 12, 2025

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.

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

September 6, 2025

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%.

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

August 14, 2025

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.

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

July 31, 2025

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.

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

July 19, 2025

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.

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

July 19, 2025

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.

Popular 'internal shower' chia seed trend could backfire if you make this simple mistake

July 17, 2025

Popular 'internal shower' chia seed trend could backfire if you make this simple mistake

Nutritionists recommend chia seed water as a gentle fiber solution for constipation relief, highlighting that proper prep is essential to prevent the superfood from causing bloating.