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Tracking Environmental Chemicals' Effects on Gut Inflammation

Harvard researchers have developed a new way to screen environmental chemicals for inflammatory effects, especially in the GI tract. >

Rating the New Weight-Loss Meds

More and more people are trying to lose weight to protect their health. Four new medications, in addition to diet and exercise, can help. >

Mind Food

Digestion breaks down food into byproducts that can be either good or not-so-good for our memories. It's all about the foods we eat. >

A Low-Cal Sweetener with Gut Benefits

Researchers are working on a new artificial sweetener that, unlike current offerings, boosts good gut microbes as it cuts calories. >

Time to Up Your Fiber?

Even a small increase in your fiber intake can make a significant difference in your gut health. Pretty much any fiber supplement can help. >

Have a Beer and Recharge Your Gut Microbiome

The polyphenols and other compounds found in its hops, barley and yeast in beer -- even non-alcoholic brands --are good for the gut. >

IBD and Depression, A Two-Way Street

It's no surprise that inflammatory bowel disease increases one's risk of depression, but depression raises the risk of IBD, too. >

Red Meat May Not Be to Blame

Red meat and processed meats have been believed to contribute to colon cancer. New evidence suggests that may not be the case. >

Depression's Ties to the Gut

Two gut bacteria keep showing up as more likely to be present among those with depression. Here's what you can do to ease the connection. >

What Food Additives May Be Doing to Your Gut

Emulsifiers make foods smooth and creamy. They also appear to disrupt our gut microbes, contributing to inflammation, Crohn's and colitis. >

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