The human gut, housing approximately 40 trillion microbes, serves as far more than a digestive organ—it functions as a complex ecosystem that fundamentally influences hormonal health, particularly in ...

For women, dealing with shifting hormones in your lifetime is a calling all have been given. Oestrogen and progesterone affect bowel movements and overall digestive health. This is because the cells ...

Periods are typically not a great experience in general, but add in the additional insult of gastric distress, and it’s a whole new level of discomfort. It turns out there is a physiological reason ...

Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in maintaining the balance of fungi in the digestive system of ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

Discover how eating too few carbs can influence hormones that affect energy, appetite, metabolism, mood, and menstrual cycles ...

Other than the telltale signs of weight changes, shifts in gut functions or the immune system may also indicate underlying thyroid issues.

Rushing meals stresses your stomach. Eating fast overwhelms digestion, leading to bloating and discomfort. It disrupts appetite hormones, causing overeating and weight gain. This habit can lead to ...