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Plant foods contain thousands of naturally occurring compounds, and researchers are increasingly interested in how some of them may relate to long-term health. A recent study from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health found that people with higher overall intakes of polyphenols had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

For decades, longevity felt like the playground of the elite—biohackers with unlimited time, money, and curiosity turning their bodies into experiments

As you sip your prebiotic soda and contemplate whether fibermaxxing is actually a good idea (spoiler: it is), you’ve probably already noticed that gut health is having a major moment. Just take a look on social media and you’ll find thousands of #guthealth reels, each promising the next miracle food for a happier microbiome. And…

Drivers across the UK are being warned that failing to declare a sleep disorder to theThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) could land them a £1,000 fine, an automatic driving ban, and even a criminal record

Smartwatches have made great strides in recent years, with new health features and improved sensors attracting newcomers to the sector while also prompting current owners to replace their existing devices. But perhaps you don’t need to buy one anymore. You might be fed up with being a slave to your smartwatch, constantly responding to alerts…

Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the US food supply. However, a growing body of research suggests that these compounds are not inert in the body and may be disrupting our metabolism. A new review and meta-analysisby researchers from the Food is…

Having diverse microbes in the gut has been promoted as a way to boost immunity, but studies suggest it’s more complicated than that

Think of fruit as the ultimate anti-inflammatory food, protecting your body against harmful inflammation with antioxidants and fiber, and guarding long-term health

Heart disease, dementia, depression, diabetes: what do these conditions have in common? Gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr Will Bulsiewicz says the answer is inflammation

Scientists have identified a new way to distinguish healthy guts from diseased ones and track how some illnesses progress by measuring how gut bacteria interact with one another