Gut microbiome Archive

Vonoprazan (Voquezna) is the first available drug in a new class of GERD medications called P-CABs, which block stomach acid more quickly and consistently than traditional treatments. For people with more severe symptoms who don’t improve with other treatments, P-CABs offer a helpful treatment option.

This 10-question quiz challenges you to separate probiotic fact from fiction, covering topics like gut bacteria, fermented foods, and the latest research on probiotics and health. Test your knowledge and get instant feedback, complete with expert explanations for every answer.

Yellowing of the whites of your eyes can signal jaundice from high bilirubin levels. Explore possible causes of high bilirubin levels, including liver, blood, and bile duct problems.

Persistent loose stools can signal food intolerances, medication effects, or gut disease. Learn which clues and diet trials your doctor might consider.

A cough that eases only after eating can be puzzling. Explore how hidden acid reflux might be triggering symptoms at mealtimes and when to ask a doctor about it.

Gallstones can cause sudden, intense pain, but surgery isn't the only option to consider. See how eating habits may affect future flare‑ups.

A diagnosis of gastroparesis can be confusing and worrisome. Learn what's happening in the stomach and which steps may help relieve symptoms.

Eating lots of healthy high‑fiber foods but battling embarrassing gas? Learn which ingredients may be to blame and simple ways to cut it down.

Gastroenteritis isn’t true flu. But it is very contagious and can spread through germs on hands, food, and water.