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Research suggests that what you eat while taking antibiotics may matter just as much as the medication itself — and sugar could be making things worse.
Most people know antibiotics can upset your stomach. But new research suggests that eating sugar while you're on a course of antibiotics may deepen the damage to your gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria that keep your digestion, immunity, and even your mood running smoothly. Here's what the science says and what you can do about it right now.
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A new study tracked what happens inside the body during a full week without food — and the findings go far deeper than weight loss.
Most people think of fasting as a weight-loss tool, a quick reset, or something monks do. But researchers have now mapped, in remarkable molecular detail, what actually happens inside the human body when someone goes seven full days without eating. The results are surprising — and they raise new questions about what fasting can and cannot do for long-term health.
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Most Americans fall far short of their daily fiber needs — and their bodies are paying the price. Here's what the science says happens when you start closing that gap.
You've probably heard that fiber is good for you. But do you know what it actually does inside your body — and how fast it starts working? The answer might surprise you. Changes can begin within days, not months.
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