Food labels make calories seem simple. They show the number of calories per serving, which is calculated based on how much fat, carbohydrates and protein the food contains. But inside the body, ...

Scientists have identified more than 3,000 species of bacteria living in the human gut. We know they play a role in digestion and immune function. But can they also influence the kinds of food we ...

Crusty bread, fried meat and roasted coffee owe their characteristic taste and browning to chemical reactions that occur when ...

Gut bacteria evolve rapidly in response to different diets, UCLA evolutionary biologists report in a new study. The researchers found that gene variants that help microbes digest starches found in ...

The gut microbiome is complex, and can be affected by the things we eat, our physical habits, our genes, and other factors. New research has shown that the gut microbiome can also evolve rapidly when ...

Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.

The gut is often called the body's "second brain" because it influences far more than digestion. From immunity and metabolism to mood and energy levels, a healthy gut plays a major role in overall ...

Pairing beans with foods that support comfortable digestion can help you enjoy the health benefits of beans while minimizing ...

The gut and brain are in constant communication through the gut-brain axis, with emerging research suggesting that a healthy ...

Bloating and gas after consuming lentils is common. But a simple fix can help your gut digest lentils in a better manner.

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in ...

Plus, the surprising root cause of gas.