Gut Science

Can you get enough fibre from fruit and vegetables alone? We asked dietitian Laura Tilt for the facts. 

April is a particularly good time to be asking this question. It’s both IBS Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month, so I suspect lots of people will be paying even closer attention than usual t...

Here, we investigate the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus. We explore research into its health benefits and describe any risks.

Your body has a master clock in the brain, known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which runs on a 24-hour light-dark cycle (called your circadian rhythm). But did you know that your gut also f...

Coeliac disease causes gut-related symptoms after you eat gluten – but it can also affect periods, pregnancy and fertility in females. Learn more here.

The hydrogen breath test helps diagnose certain gut issues. In this article, we describe why doctors use it and how it works.

Welcome to the first in our new series where we pose your questions to one of our expert healthcare professionals. First up, Dr Chris George shares his GP-approved tips and tricks for looking after...

We describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of lactose intolerance. You’ll learn the dos and don’ts of managing it and find delicious, lactose-free recipes.

Ready to curl up with a good book? We asked Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill to share the 10 gut-health reads she always recommends. 1. Brain Changer By Felice Jacka This book ...