healthy gut

Learn more about the link between obesity and the composition of microbes living in the gut

Your body is an ecosystem for trillions of different microorganism species. Find out how to keep them healthy and coexisting peacefully.

Imbalances or abnormalities in the microbial colonies in your gut could adversely affect immune function

Your healthy stool could be used to benefit others who are ill

A number of studies conducted in recent years have found that exercise has a beneficial effect on the number, type and diversity of the trillions of microbes that call our guts home

The discussion about probiotics, prebiotics and the gut microbiome has exploded in recent years

Read more about the studies of gut health linked to COVID-19

Learn more about the simple lifestyle choices you can do to improve your gut health

Dear Doctor: What on earth is a “gutoscopy”? We saw it on the news -- something about a pill that goes in one end and comes out the other, but it sounded more like science fiction than anything real.

Dear Reader: Your question brings us to the brave new world of [...]

  Pay attention to your stomach. A healthy stomach will make for a better brain. That’s because inside your gut -- indeed, in and on your entire body -- is what scientists call our microbiome—composed of fungus, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. It’s estimated [...]