Barbecue Bloat? How Summer Eating Habits Wreck Your Digestion
Hot dogs, chips, ice cream, beer—summer is full of delicious indulgences. But if you find yourself bloated, sluggish, or running to the bathroom more often, your gut may not be…
Why Europe Banned These Food Additives—And the U.S. Might Be Next
What’s Really in Your Family’s Food? Your favorite cereal, that neon-colored soda, or your child’s gummy vitamins might contain food additives that are legal in the U.S.—but banned in Europe.…
A Brain-Eating Amoeba Was Hiding in the Tap Water
In a rare but tragic case, a Texas woman has died after being infected by a brain-eating amoeba believed to have come from tap water. While the infection is extremely…
Al Roker’s Weight Loss Tips Are Surprisingly Doable
Al Roker’s weight loss journey hasn’t just been inspiring—it’s also refreshingly realistic. The beloved TV personality has spoken candidly about his decades-long effort to get healthier, and the small, sustainable…
Eat the Season: The Healthiest (and Tastiest) Foods to Enjoy This Summer
Summer has a way of making healthy eating feel effortless. Farmers markets overflow with colorful produce. Grocery stores fill their displays with sweet berries, ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, and fresh…
Your Morning Coffee May Be Helping Your Liver
For millions of Americans, coffee is simply part of the morning routine. It's the first stop on the way to work. The companion to breakfast. The afternoon pick-me-up when energy…
The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Chronic Pain
Think your gut has nothing to do with your aching joints or migraines? Think again. Your digestive system might be silently playing a major role in how you experience chronic…
Gut Health Revolution: How Your Microbiome Could Be Controlling Your Entire Life
You might think you’re in charge of your life, but there’s a secret ruler pulling the strings from deep inside your belly—your gut microbiome. That’s right! Those trillions of tiny…
Should Your Kid Take Probiotics? Docs Say Maybe
They’re everywhere—but do they actually help your child’s gut? From yogurts to powders to chewable tablets, probiotics for kids are now a $1 billion industry—and climbing. Parents are reaching for…
Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Life? The New Science on Microbiome and Chronic Disease
There’s a buzzing community of microbes living inside your digestive system—and they may be the missing link in chronic illness. Known as the gut microbiome, this microscopic world helps digest…
