New research on the gut microbiome pinpoints the impact of drugs for depression, high blood pressure, acid reflux, and more. Two recent studies found that commonly prescribed medications can ...

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Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s a powerful messenger. Here’s what it’s trying to tell you. Our gut speaks to us more than we realize. Whether it’s a bout of bloating after a heavy meal or a ...

AI back office platform Honey Health raised $7.8 million in seed funding led by Pelion Ventures, with participation from Streamlined, Burst Capital and 8-Bit Capital. The company's AI agents automate ...

If my skin had a personality, it would be a perpetually dramatic teenager. It’s sensitive, prone to throwing a fit (hello, random facial redness), and holds a grudge (those fine lines are not laughing ...

Some everyday medications could be impacting your gut health in the long term. A large study from Estonia has found that the gut microbiome — or the ecosystem that lives in the intestines — can be ...

Skin lesions on a persons forehead and scalp. The relationship between gut and skin health is widely discussed, especially on social media, where probiotics, detox juices, and gut cleansing diets ...

The supplement industry is booming. A recent analysis found that by 2034, the dietary supplements market could reach upwards of $ 170 billion. Supplements that promote gut health are among the most ...