In recent years, the idea of cleansing the gut has gained popularity, especially among those looking to improve their digestive health. While the body naturally eliminates waste, certain habits can ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher Damman, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) Microbiome research to ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...