In homes across India, a simple bowl of kanji, or rice porridge fermented by soaking overnight, has long promised digestive ...

Bowel habits aren't exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes ...

Background Both host and microbe metabolism of tryptophan (Trp) is altered in diabetes; however, the molecular mechanisms are ...

Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently. Fatty fish that are high in omega-3s are a ...

Australian researchers have uncovered how a particular strain of a diarrhea-causing parasite managed to infect more animal species, offering new insights into how parasitic infections emerge and ...

Alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea. The type and amount of alcohol you drink can increase your risk of diarrhea. People with bowel diseases may have worse reactions to alcohol.

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that adults with seborrheic dermatitis in a large US cohort had higher odds of multiple epithelial barrier ...

Some people taking popular new diabetes and weight-loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro have reported reduced cravings for substances besides food. The medications seem to ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...