It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large ...

Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system. But some makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes out the other end.

There’s been a lot of buzz about improving your gut health lately and how it plays a role not just in digestion but also in disease prevention, mood and the immune system. But what exactly does it ...