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Health and medical - Gastrointestinal

Expert advice on healthy eating for optimal gut and digestive health, preventing bowel cancer and managing conditions such as reflux, IBS and constipation.

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Ask the expert: how to support gut health...

Question: I'm taking antibiotics and know they can be bad for...

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What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A...

If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you’re...

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Fibre may help protect your gut from overgrowth...

Our body isn’t just human — it’s home to trillions...

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Ask the expert: Reflux-friendly foods

Question: I am 56 and have been diagnosed with reflux. Are...

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Why do I poo in the morning? A...

No, you’re not imagining it. People really are more likely...

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Why are people on TikTok talking about going...

“Fart walks” have become a cultural phenomenon, after a woman...

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What is fried rice syndrome? and how to...

A widely shared story on social media has brought attention...

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Yes, you can eat legumes! Here’s the truth...

If you’ve heard worrying rumours about beans, lentils and other...

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Low-fibre day on a plate for diverticulitis

Diverticular disease is a common digestive condition that sometimes calls...

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Banish belly bloat: 7 natural ways to soothe...

Experience the discomfort of post-meal bloating? What you eat may...

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8 ways to grow beneficial bacteria

Gut health can affect brain function, mood — and even...

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Gut-friendly day on a plate

A great way to support your immunity in winter is...

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5 tasty ways with kimchi

Keen on kimchi? Made from fermented cabbage, kimchi has been in...

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7 easy ways to cut back on alcohol

Whether you're diving headfirst into Dry July or simply aiming...

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5 foods that feed your gut

While no one food can ‘fix’ your gut — remember...

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5 diet tweaks to improve your gut health

Get a good gut feeling! According to research performed by Deakin...

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5 food swaps for better gut health

Is your gut flora out of kilter? Nutritionist Kathleen Alleaume...

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Fermented foods 101: Revitalise your gut

Looking to boost your health and digestion? Fermented foods might...

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