The Gut Gazette

Bowel symptoms can vary around a period. Learn how to recognize a pattern, manage mild symptoms, and seek care for severe pain, bleeding, or persistent diarrhea.

Understand hard stools, straining and incomplete emptying, with practical food and toilet changes and clear signs that constipation needs medical care.

There is no single ideal bowel schedule. Learn how frequency, stool consistency, and changes from your usual pattern fit together—and when to seek advice.

Compare common laxative ingredients, expected timings and precautions, with a clear distinction between short-term self-care and treatment for chronic constipation.

Learn which medicines can affect bowel habits, what to record for a medication review, and which symptoms need prompt help rather than self-treatment.

Human studies suggest fasting can change gut microbes, but a changed microbiome is not proof of better digestion. Learn what the research shows and who needs extra caution.

Microplastics have been detected in human stool, but detection does not establish disease. Explore the evidence, its limits, and sensible everyday choices.

Nausea, loose stools, or reflux after a night out can have several causes. Learn sensible recovery steps and which symptoms should never be dismissed as a hangover.

Discover how what you eat influences the look and feel of your stool. Learn why fiber, hydration, and balanced meals matter and get practical advice to improve your digestive health. This updated article provides actionable tips and key takeaways for better digestive health.

Floating stool often reflects gas, but persistent greasy stools or weight loss need attention. Learn which details matter more than whether stool sinks.