In this article, we’ll break out a selection of our favorite facts about your gut. There’s a world of winding wonder inside your abdomen. 

Why your gut is incredible

Your gastrointestinal tract is an incredible place.

Here, we explain how gut bacteria can influence cholesterol levels. We also ask whether probiotics might help treat high cholesterol.

Beans are delicious and nutritious, but for some they have a downside: farts. Here, we explain why that is, how you can stop them, and more.

What is the gut mycobiome, and does it affect your health? In this article, we outline the latest research into the role of fungi in your gut.

In an impressive new study, scientists investigate how an individual’s gut and oral microbiomes are shaped by the people they live with.

Gut bacteria are probably the most famous organisms in your gut, but they’re not alone. In this feature, we cover the murky world of gut viruses.

Explore how having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in the gut supports your immune system and shapes your physical and mental health.