October 21, 2026

Childhood Antibiotic Use Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Antibiotic use during childhood may be linked to an increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

October 2, 2026

On Antibiotics? Eating Less Sugar Might Shield Your Microbiome

Many people understand that antibiotics' bacteria-killing properties can disrupt the gut's healthy microbiome, even as the drugs treat illness.

October 2, 2026

Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Adolescents

Colon cancer in U.S. adolescents is on the rise, experts say, and a new report finds it's typically caught in its more deadly later stages.

September 21, 2026

Probiotic Use Spikes In US, But No Improvement In Gut-Healthy Diet Habits

The use of probiotic supplements has skyrocketed in the United States, but people’s pursuit of a healthy gut still doesn’t extend to their daily diet, a new study says.

September 18, 2026

Blood Test Could Spot Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Sooner

An experimental blood test might be able to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages, potentially saving countless lives, a new study says.

September 7, 2026

Could It Be The Season Of Explosive Diarrhea? Recalled Lettuce Is Off Shelves But Cyclospora Cases Keep Rising

The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be sitting in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet the infections continue.