Digestive Health

Find out if your lifestyle habits are helping or harming your gut microbiome, and what to do about it.

Strategically adding certain foods to your diet and avoiding others, can alter the structure of your gut microbiome to reduce risk for developing chronic disease and promote overall health.

Our bodies are home to trillions of microbes that play vital role in keeping us healthy.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an autoimmune disease in which eosinophils (cells) build up in the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or food impaction.

Diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is not clear-cut. Endoscopy, biopsy, (food) allergy tests, and elimination diets may be used to measure eosinophils levels.

From kimchi to kombucha, fermented products may be good for you and your gut.

Stress management is one key to keeping irritable bowel syndrome under control. Here, experts share some tips.

Is your belly bulging after all that holiday food? Follow these quick, scientific tips from health experts to beat belly bloat.

Food poisoning can be frightening and dangerous. Protect yourself by learning about the common causes of food poisoning and food safety steps to avoid them.

Many digestive diseases have similar symptoms. Here's how to recognize them and when to visit your doctor.

Your gut microbiome, or the bacteria in your gut, can have a surprising impact on your health. Find out what steps you can take to promote your gut health, and in turn, your overall health.

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, there is not enough evidence to show that probiotics are safe or effective in treating digestive conditions including C. difficile, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBS.

An unhealthy gut is tied to a range of symptoms, from acne to unintentional weight changes. Follow these steps to restore balance to your gut health.

Having an IBD means you may already be worrying about your health, as you manage or try to avoid flares of your disease. And you may wonder if having Crohn’s or UC puts you at higher risk for contracting COVID-19 or having a more severe form of the disease.

A small study suggests that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals may increase the risk of celiac disease in young people.

A recent study suggests that fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) could offer some benefit for people who suffer from antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Maintaining digestive system health is essential, as it turns foods into nourishment. Learn 11 tips to improve your digestive health.

Probiotics are live bacteria available in yogurt and other foods and as supplements. Learn more and decide if probiotics could benefit your digestive health.

Probiotics are “good bacteria” that can aid digestive health, helping to manage IBS, constipation, lactose intolerance, and other gastrointestinal issues. Should you be taking them?