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NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help

NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help

We have a lady going to the moon and she deserves an actual toilet.

By Kara Jillian Brown

Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut

Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut

Spoiler: Designer probiotics could one day double as a preventive drugs.

By Emily Laurence

5 Things To Do Before Bed Tonight for Better Gut Health

5 Things To Do Before Bed Tonight for Better Gut Health

Your digestion will thank you.

By Isadora Baum

You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required

You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required

By Mary Grace Garis

This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion

This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion

By Kells McPhillips

How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine

How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine

By Kells McPhillips

Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health

Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health

By Colleen De Bellefonds

5 Ways Eating More Home-Cooked Meals Can Affect Your Gut Health for the Better

5 Ways Eating More Home-Cooked Meals Can Affect Your Gut Health for the Better

By Emily Laurence

The 4 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation to Help You Feel Regular Again

The 4 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation to Help You Feel Regular Again

By Kara Jillian Brown

What an RD Wants You to Know Before Trying the Candida Diet for Better Gut Health

What an RD Wants You to Know Before Trying the Candida Diet for Better Gut Health

By Kells McPhillips

The 3 Reasons Why Your Digestion Goes to Crap Throughout the Day—and How to Fix It

The 3 Reasons Why Your Digestion Goes to Crap Throughout the Day—and How to Fix It

By Kells McPhillips

OK, TMI: Why Does Drinking Alcohol Always Give Me Diarrhea?

OK, TMI: Why Does Drinking Alcohol Always Give Me Diarrhea?

By Isadora Baum

6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone to Know

6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone to Know

By Emily Laurence

Yes, You Can Still Be Constipated Even If You Pooped Today

Yes, You Can Still Be Constipated Even If You Pooped Today

By Emily Laurence

Why Am I so Farty Right Now, and Dear God, How Do I Stop?

Why Am I so Farty Right Now, and Dear God, How Do I Stop?

By Mary Grace Garis

The ‘Paparazzi Potty’ Takes Photos of Your Butt and Poop (for Science)

The ‘Paparazzi Potty’ Takes Photos of Your Butt and Poop (for Science)

By Erin Bunch

There's a Legit Reason Why Social Distancing Can Leave You Wondering, 'Why Am I Constipated?'

There's a Legit Reason Why Social Distancing Can Leave You Wondering, 'Why Am I Constipated?'

By Emily Laurence

A G.I. Doc Shares the Best Healthy Foods for Restoring the Good Bacteria in the Gut

A G.I. Doc Shares the Best Healthy Foods for Restoring the Good Bacteria in the Gut

By Emily Laurence

Probiotics Are Cool and All, but Have You Heard About Postbiotics?

Probiotics Are Cool and All, but Have You Heard About Postbiotics?

By Emily Laurence

Going Keto Might Come With a Side of Diarrhea—Here's How to Quell Those Runs

Going Keto Might Come With a Side of Diarrhea—Here's How to Quell Those Runs

By Isadora Baum

10 Healthy Foods That Can Mess With Your Digestion, According to a Top Dietitian

10 Healthy Foods That Can Mess With Your Digestion, According to a Top Dietitian

By Allie Flinn

OK, TMI: Why Do I Cry When I Poop, Even If Nothing Hurts?

OK, TMI: Why Do I Cry When I Poop, Even If Nothing Hurts?

By Allie Flinn

It's More Important Than Ever to Wash Your Hands Frequently—Here's *Exactly* How Long It Takes to Scrub Germs Away

It's More Important Than Ever to Wash Your Hands Frequently—Here's *Exactly* How Long It Takes to Scrub Germs Away

By Tehrene Firman

How to Find the Supplement to Help Your Gut Issues (Based on What Might Be Causing Them)

How to Find the Supplement to Help Your Gut Issues (Based on What Might Be Causing Them)

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A Gastroenterologist's Top 5 Ways to Stop Nervous Poops—Because If Anything's Going to Make You *More* Nervous, It's That

A Gastroenterologist's Top 5 Ways to Stop Nervous Poops—Because If Anything's Going to Make You *More* Nervous, It's That

By Tehrene Firman

Your Digestive Health Is About so Much More Than Your Family History

Your Digestive Health Is About so Much More Than Your Family History

By Isadora Baum

Can Your Gut Bacteria Impact Your...Personality?

Can Your Gut Bacteria Impact Your...Personality?

By Emily Laurence

The Surprisingly Common Health Issue That Can Affect Your Gut Microbiome

The Surprisingly Common Health Issue That Can Affect Your Gut Microbiome

By Mercey Livingston

10 Easy-to-Digest Foods to Eat When Your Gut Is Feeling Out of Sorts

10 Easy-to-Digest Foods to Eat When Your Gut Is Feeling Out of Sorts

By Jessica Estrada

I’m an RD, and These Are the 3 Most Common Questions I Get Asked About Gut Health

I’m an RD, and These Are the 3 Most Common Questions I Get Asked About Gut Health

By Tehrene Firman

I'm a Dietitian and These Are My Top 5 Sources of Gut-Healthy Carbs

I'm a Dietitian and These Are My Top 5 Sources of Gut-Healthy Carbs

By Emily Laurence

Why a 'Bland Diet' Is Your BFF During Times of, Ahem, Gastric Distress

Why a 'Bland Diet' Is Your BFF During Times of, Ahem, Gastric Distress

By Isadora Baum

Resistant Starch Is yet Another Gut-Healthy Reason to Eat Carbs

Resistant Starch Is yet Another Gut-Healthy Reason to Eat Carbs

By Colleen De Bellefonds

Here's What 'Gluten-Free Alcohol' Really Means

Here's What 'Gluten-Free Alcohol' Really Means

By Marissa Miller

The 10 Most Surprising Gut Health Facts We Learned This Year

The 10 Most Surprising Gut Health Facts We Learned This Year

By Emily Laurence

5 Plant-Based Proteins That Won't Mess With Your Digestion

5 Plant-Based Proteins That Won't Mess With Your Digestion

By Isadora Baum

I'm a Health Coach—This Is the Herbal Tonic I Drink Anytime I Feel Bloated

I'm a Health Coach—This Is the Herbal Tonic I Drink Anytime I Feel Bloated

By Emily Laurence

5 Surprising Things That Can Impact Your Gut Health That Have Nothing to Do With Food

5 Surprising Things That Can Impact Your Gut Health That Have Nothing to Do With Food

By Isadora Baum

The Surprising Ayurvedic Breathing Technique That Promises Better Digestion

The Surprising Ayurvedic Breathing Technique That Promises Better Digestion

By Emily Laurence

How to Navigate the Holidays If You Have IBS—Without Feeling Like a Total Grinch

How to Navigate the Holidays If You Have IBS—Without Feeling Like a Total Grinch

By Emily Laurence

The 'Secret Weapon' Ingredient a Gastroenterologist Eats for Breakfast

The 'Secret Weapon' Ingredient a Gastroenterologist Eats for Breakfast

By Emily Laurence

8 Delicious, Gut-Friendly Snacks That Registered Dietitians Love

8 Delicious, Gut-Friendly Snacks That Registered Dietitians Love

By Isadora Baum

The 5 Foods a Gastroenterologist Always, Always Keeps in the Fridge

The 5 Foods a Gastroenterologist Always, Always Keeps in the Fridge

By Marissa Miller

Here's How Your Gut Microbiome Changes As You Age—and What You Can Do to Keep It Healthy

Here's How Your Gut Microbiome Changes As You Age—and What You Can Do to Keep It Healthy

By Emily Laurence

'Going With Your Gut' Has Taken on a Whole New Meaning in the Past Decade

'Going With Your Gut' Has Taken on a Whole New Meaning in the Past Decade

By Emily Laurence

8 Surprising Signs of Bad Gut Health You Might Be Overlooking

8 Surprising Signs of Bad Gut Health You Might Be Overlooking

By Emily Laurence

I'm a Gastroenterologist and This Is the Gut-Friendly Meal I Recommend to All My Patients

I'm a Gastroenterologist and This Is the Gut-Friendly Meal I Recommend to All My Patients

By Emily Laurence

What You Should Eat Before a Flight to Avoid Traveler's Constipation

What You Should Eat Before a Flight to Avoid Traveler's Constipation

By Emily Laurence

7 Digestion-Saving Tips to Help You Navigate Thanksgiving Dinner Like a Gastroenterologist

7 Digestion-Saving Tips to Help You Navigate Thanksgiving Dinner Like a Gastroenterologist

By Isadora Baum

A Gut Health Expert's 3 Recommendations for People With Digestive Problems

A Gut Health Expert's 3 Recommendations for People With Digestive Problems

By Emily Laurence

I’m a Doctor and This Is the #1 Misdiagnosed Gut Condition I See

I’m a Doctor and This Is the #1 Misdiagnosed Gut Condition I See

By Robin Berzin, MD

Why Photos of Your Poop (Yes, Really) Are Key to Future Gut Health Innovation

Why Photos of Your Poop (Yes, Really) Are Key to Future Gut Health Innovation

By Emily Laurence

How to Make a Gut-Healthy Snack With 2 Ingredients in Less Than 2 Minutes

How to Make a Gut-Healthy Snack With 2 Ingredients in Less Than 2 Minutes

By Emily Laurence

You Can Blame Your Hormones for Your Gnarly Period Poops

You Can Blame Your Hormones for Your Gnarly Period Poops

By Kells McPhillips

Just a Single Extra Serving of Fruit Per Day Can Help Keep Your Gut Happy

Just a Single Extra Serving of Fruit Per Day Can Help Keep Your Gut Happy

By Emily Laurence

Make Your Gut Happy and Healthy With This Easy 3-Ingredient Condiment

Make Your Gut Happy and Healthy With This Easy 3-Ingredient Condiment

By Rachel Harrell

The Mediterranean Diet Is the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut Health—Because of Course It Is

The Mediterranean Diet Is the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut Health—Because of Course It Is

By Emily Laurence

Give Your Gut a Fall Reset by Stocking up on These 3 in-Season Foods

Give Your Gut a Fall Reset by Stocking up on These 3 in-Season Foods

By Emily Laurence

Your Next-Level Guide to Increasing Your Fiber Intake (Without Pooping Your Pants)

Your Next-Level Guide to Increasing Your Fiber Intake (Without Pooping Your Pants)

By Alison Goldman

5 Yoga Poses That Banish Bloat Faster Than You Can Say 'Namaste'

5 Yoga Poses That Banish Bloat Faster Than You Can Say 'Namaste'

By Kells McPhillips

The 6 Golden Rules of Gut Health Doctors Are Begging You to Follow

The 6 Golden Rules of Gut Health Doctors Are Begging You to Follow

By Emily Laurence

5 Spices That Can Help Protect Your Gut *and* Help You Poop

5 Spices That Can Help Protect Your Gut *and* Help You Poop

By Mary Grace Garis

'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and These Are the 5 Things I Do for a Healthier Gut'

'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and These Are the 5 Things I Do for a Healthier Gut'

By Caroline Shannon Karasik

Meet the Probiotic That’s Designed to Tackle Multiple Aspects of Your Health—Not Just Your Gut

Meet the Probiotic That’s Designed to Tackle Multiple Aspects of Your Health—Not Just Your Gut

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4 Dietary Habits That Benefit Your Liver Health More Than Any 'Detox'

4 Dietary Habits That Benefit Your Liver Health More Than Any 'Detox'

By Emily Laurence

5 Spices You Can Add to Any Dish to Help With Digestion, According to Gut Experts

5 Spices You Can Add to Any Dish to Help With Digestion, According to Gut Experts

By Emily Laurence

The Surprising Ways Sugar Could Mess With Your Gut

The Surprising Ways Sugar Could Mess With Your Gut

By Marissa Miller

The Sneaky Foods That Could Be Making Your Bms Super Smelly

The Sneaky Foods That Could Be Making Your Bms Super Smelly

By Isadora Baum

If You Have IBS, Follow These 4 Rules to Keep Fiber From Going Farty

If You Have IBS, Follow These 4 Rules to Keep Fiber From Going Farty

By Emily Laurence

Here's How to Eat Spicy Food If You Have IBS, According to Gut Experts

Here's How to Eat Spicy Food If You Have IBS, According to Gut Experts

By Emily Laurence

7 Myths About the Low-FODMAP Diet That Gut Health Experts Are Sick of Hearing

7 Myths About the Low-FODMAP Diet That Gut Health Experts Are Sick of Hearing

By Emily Laurence

Plugged up? These 7 Foods Will Make You Poop (Almost) Immediately

Plugged up? These 7 Foods Will Make You Poop (Almost) Immediately

By Zoe Weiner

If Your Time Spent on the Toilet Is Longer Than Your Last Relationship, Here’s How to Find Some Regularity

If Your Time Spent on the Toilet Is Longer Than Your Last Relationship, Here’s How to Find Some Regularity

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On the Low FODMAP Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know About Getting Enough Fiber

On the Low FODMAP Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know About Getting Enough Fiber

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5 Possible Reasons Why Gut-Friendly Foods Make Your Stomach Feel Like Garbage

5 Possible Reasons Why Gut-Friendly Foods Make Your Stomach Feel Like Garbage

By Isadora Baum

Got Stage Fright? Here's How to Overcome the 3 Most Common Poop Shame Scenarios

Got Stage Fright? Here's How to Overcome the 3 Most Common Poop Shame Scenarios

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Why This Acupuncturist Swears by Abdominal Massage for Better Digestive Health

Why This Acupuncturist Swears by Abdominal Massage for Better Digestive Health

By Rachel Lapidos

You Could Be Constipated and Not Even Know It—Here's How to Find Out

You Could Be Constipated and Not Even Know It—Here's How to Find Out

By Kara Jillian Brown

6 Things Health Experts Do When They're Bloated AF

6 Things Health Experts Do When They're Bloated AF

By Emily Laurence

Bookmark This Cheat Sheet for Optimal Gut Health, Straight From an RD

Bookmark This Cheat Sheet for Optimal Gut Health, Straight From an RD

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This Eating Plan Could Help You Beat the Bloat—Seriously

This Eating Plan Could Help You Beat the Bloat—Seriously

By Emily Laurence

The Germiest Spot in Your Car Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

The Germiest Spot in Your Car Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

By Tehrene Firman

5 Benefits of Pineapple for Your Gut, Skin, and Immunity, Because It's the Fruit That...

5 Benefits of Pineapple for Your Gut, Skin, and Immunity, Because It's the Fruit That...

By Emily Laurence

Your Comprehensive Guide to Working Out If You Have IBS

Your Comprehensive Guide to Working Out If You Have IBS

By Rachel Lapidos

If You're a Woman, Here's Why Your Gut Issues Aren't Just in Your Head

If You're a Woman, Here's Why Your Gut Issues Aren't Just in Your Head

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Check Out All the New Tech That Wants to Help Your Digestive Struggles

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By Emily Laurence

This Is What a Week of Workouts Should Look Like If You Want to Optimize...

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