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Researchers are getting to the bottom of how poo helps newborn babies. It might sound gross, but here’s the science.
When we think of cystic fibrosis, we might think of someone coughing, trying to clear mucus from their lungs. But that’s not the whole story.
We may need to give the human digestive tract more credit for its ability to act as a barrier to microplastics.
Prepping for a job interview or giving a speech at your best mate’s wedding? Here’s why your tummy’s a-flutter.
Gut bacteria influence digestion, hormones and stress responses. These pathways shape infant sleep and may help explain night waking.
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
A new study compares the anti-inflammatory and barrier protective effects of unfermented and fermented rooibos extract on intestinal pig cells.
Do you read the news and connect with friends while on the loo? Here’s what you should know.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
When is your dodgy tummy due to eating off food, and when is it a touch of gastro?
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.
There’s no firm evidence eating eggs causes constipation. In fact, eggs may have the opposite effect. Here’s what’s really going on in your gut.
We have trillions of body clocks – a central one in the brain and others in each cell of our body. Here’s how they work with light to control our health.
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs have been linked to kidney problems and cancer.
Your biology really is telling you to poo in the morning. And yes, your coffee is partly to blame.
Your upper intestine is host to a distinct population of microbes that play a role in digestion, metabolism and immunity.
The gut microbiome plays a big role in mediating how the immune system responds to perceived threats, which include the body’s own nerves.
Pregnancy changes the structure and function of virtually every organ system of the body. That includes some big changes to the gut.
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Associate Professor and Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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