The gut microbiome, which consists of the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in overall health. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, metabolism, and even aspects of mental well-being

Steak ‘n Shake announces its first chief MAHA officer, Michael Boes, who details the restaurant’s pivot to healthier food options, including all grass-fed beef by June 1

Nurses Brandy Frye (left) and Susan Fleishman work the night shift at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in British Columbia. Both said they left their longtime U.S. jobs last year to get away from the policies and hateful rhetoric of President Trump. Taylor Pradine/KFF Health Newshide caption

Niva Bupa Health Insurance outperformed the segment, reporting 35% growth in premium collections, while Star Health and Allied Insurance recorded a 19% increase India’s general insurance industry reported a 14% year-on-year increase in gross direct premium income for June, with standalone health insurers continuing to outpace the broader market, according to provisional industry data. Among…

Today, award-winning journalist and co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer, Katie Couric, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter announced HORMONAL!, an investigative feature documentary that turns historic disparities and dismissals into a demand for change, proving that women’s health has been intentionally overlooked, underfunded, and under-researched for generations

Getting just an hour and a half less sleep a night for a few weeks could cause weight gain, a study has suggested