Is your microbiome making you sick?

Bloating is commonly caused by excess wind, which the gut produces when it struggles to break down certain foods. Beans, onions, broccoli and cauliflower, are just some of the foods the body can struggle to digest,

4D pharma plc (LON: DDDD), a pharmaceutical company leading the development of Live Biotherapeutics, today announces an update on the clinical progress of its lead oncology Live Biotherapeutic, MRx0518. Duncan Peyton, 4D’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:

Capsules packed with bacteria that soak up stomach gases could ease the misery of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The treatment works by mopping up hydrogen sulphide, the ‘rotten egg gas’ that is thought to be one

Stomach bloating is when the tummy becomes distended, causing it to feel uncomfortable. It often occurs after eating a big meal. But for some, bloating is more than an occasional inconvenience. Bloating is generally a sign

A bloated stomach is normally caused by binging on a big meal or eating foods which the digestive system struggles to digest. Bloat-inducing foods include junk food and vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. These types

Most people experience a bloated stomach every now and then, usually after eating a big meal or binging on junk food. But for some people, stomach bloating is experienced more regularly and can be extremely uncomfortable.

IBS, which stands for irritable bowel syndrome, took over the life of Libby Steel, 46, for 26 years. Brought on by a severe bout of gastroenteritis when she was 20, Libby’s life has been ruled by

There is nothing quite like an ice-cold Coke on a warm day. But in recent years, scientists and nutritionists have warned that our love of fizzy drinks is destroying our health. One day it is the

If you have recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, chances are you have not thought about how it can affect parts of the body beyond the bowels. After all, abdominal pain and diarrhea are hallmark symptoms.

Fay Harrison is in agonising pain almost every day but no one would ever know. The 18-year-old suffers from regular flare ups of Irritable Bowel Syndrome , which means she can not go out with friends

Jeff Hordley, 49, has appeared on ITV’s Emmerdale since 2000, playing the role of Cain Dingle. But just a few years before starting on the show, Hordley was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and was scared it

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sounds like a catch-all term for “trouble pooping.” And while the condition does involve a range of gastrointestinal issues, IBS symptoms are much broader and can include mental health issues as well.

An endeavour to boost gut health is an endeavour to boost overall mental and physical well-being. While food is important for gut health, lifestyle also plays a role. Designing your home to be chemical free (e.g

Women with lupus had higher amounts of a specific bacterium in their gut, along with increased levels of an antibody to that bacterium. Bacteria and other microorganisms living in your gut, known as the microbiome, play

A high fat diet is linked to unfavourable changes in the type and numbers of gut bacteria – collectively known as the microbiome – as well as a rise in inflammatory triggers in the body, finds

Duncan Peyton, 4D’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “This is an important year for 4D as we start to see clinical readouts from our lead programmes. Our focus on understanding bacterial function and mechanism to select the

Snider has ulcerative colitis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and subsequent sores or ulcers in the lining of the colon which is also known as the large intestine. The condition is an inflammatory bowel

Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon, 42, featured on ITV’s The Junk Food Experiment on February 27th. The show aimed to show the negative health impacts of eating burgers, pizzas and fried chicken for long periods of