Why regularly taking laxatives over the long term can be a bad idea
If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving.
Feb 3, 2026
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Digestive health news
Your gut remembers every diet
The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits with juice cleanses, ...
Feb 2, 2026
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EU agency proposes toxin dose limits in powdered milk
The EU's food safety agency on Monday proposed reference doses for a toxin sometimes found in powdered milk following recalls in dozens of countries.
Feb 2, 2026
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What are postbiotic supplements—and do you really need them?
You will likely have heard of probiotics. These are live microorganisms that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, can benefit health. They occur naturally in foods such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut and are also ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Gut bacteria may be linked to memory decline in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Microbial shifts in the gut drive intestinal stem cell aging, but reversal is possible
A new study reveals that age-related changes in the gut microbiota directly impair intestinal stem cell (ISC) function and that restoring a youthful microbial environment can reverse this decline.
Jan 22, 2026
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Microbially produced secondary bile acids accelerate colorectal cancer development, study shows
For the first time, a team of experts from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen University, and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) has demonstrated the causal role of microbially ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Gut health linked to childhood migraine relief
For many children and their families, migraine is more than just a headache. Recurrent pain can interrupt school life, limit daily activities, and place emotional strain on both children and caregivers. While migraine is ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Study finds night-shift workers experience gut disorders at far higher rates
Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running—treating patients, responding to emergencies, operating transport networks and maintaining 24-hour industries.
Jan 7, 2026
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What are prebiotics and probiotics?
The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what's called the gut microbiome.
Jan 5, 2026
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