Many experts agree that peppermint tea is an excellent drink of choice to support gut health. Research shows that peppermint ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that influence everything from digestion to immunity and longevity. Here are the ...

A registered dietitian in North Texas explains how more fiber in your diet contributes to better gut health and to overall wellness.

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to health and nutrition. These days, […] The ...

Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome? “The microbiome is essentially a community of ...

Fiber is one of the key nutrients that supports a healthy gut microbiome. “Fiber basically acts as a prebiotic,” Passarella ...

Your gut does more than digest food. It plays a key role in immunity, mood, metabolism, and overall health. Dr. Joseph Salhab shares how to support it and why it deserves more attention. Gut health ...

Travel foods, just like those eaten at home, have a strong effect on your microbiome and your health. A well-fed microbiome ...

There’s little debate about the importance of eating more plant-based foods. These foods feed the microorganisms living in our gut, allowing for a host of health benefits, including fortifying the ...

This episode was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra ...