Gut Health
The microbiome, digestion and the gut’s quiet role in hormonal health.
Probiotics: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Probiotics are a billion-dollar category, but benefits depend heavily on the specific strain and the condition. Here's a clear-eyed guide.
Gut HealthIrritable Bowel Syndrome in Women: A Practical Guide
IBS is more common in women, often shifts with hormones, and is frequently dismissed. Here's how it's diagnosed and the treatments with the best evidence.
Gut HealthFermented Foods: What They Are and What the Research Says
Yogurt, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut are having a moment. A Stanford study suggests they may do more for the microbiome than fiber alone.
Gut HealthWhat Antibiotics Do to Your Gut Microbiome — and How It Recovers
Antibiotics save lives, but they also disrupt gut bacteria. Here's what research shows about recovery.
Gut HealthPrebiotics vs Probiotics: What's the Difference?
One is live bacteria, the other is food for them. Here's how they differ and where to find each.
Gut HealthThe Estrobolome: How Your Gut Bacteria Help Regulate Estrogen
A subset of gut microbes influences how much estrogen your body recycles. The research is young, but it's changing how scientists think about hormones.
Gut HealthWhy Bloating Gets Worse in Perimenopause — and What Helps
Many women notice new bloating in their 40s. Hormonal shifts, gut changes and stress all play a part.
Gut HealthWhy Constipation Gets More Common After 40 — and What Helps
Hormones, muscle changes and medications all play a part. Here's how to get things moving again.
Gut HealthThe Gut–Brain Axis: How Your Digestive System Talks to Your Mind
Your gut and brain are in constant two-way conversation. Here's what's established, what's promising, and what's hype.
Gut Health5 Gut Health Myths, Debunked
Detox teas, 'leaky gut' cures and celery juice cleanses. Here's what the evidence says about popular gut health claims.