The Grinch is one of the holiday season's most familiar icons. The grumpy, green, fur-covered misanthrope who plotted to ...

Animals help disperse seeds and spores for many plant and fungal species. This typically happens when animals eat the ...

A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers reveals a new strategy to study Hirschsprung disease in mice that better mimics how the disease manifests in humans. Previous HSCR animal models only ...

The gut microbiome - made up of trillions of microbes in the digestive tract - is vital for digestion and overall health. Diet and medication shape these microbial ecosystems, but the contribution of ...

Constipation is no joke—that backed-up feeling can wreak havoc on your well-being. While certain over-the-counter medications offer a quick fix, diet plays a large role in your body’s inability to ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The intricate bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, known as the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), is fundamental to human physiology and ...