Gut Health

4 articles

A detailed, cinematic illustration of the human microbiome, showcasing a diverse array of colorful microorganisms in a glowing, bustling internal environment.

What Is the Human Microbiome and How Does It Influence Health?

The human gut alone harbors over 100 trillion microorganisms, encoding more than 3 million genes — a genetic library vastly larger than our own human genome.

Marcus Cole·July 14, 2026

A person looking distressed, clutching their stomach, symbolizing the widespread gut issues reported with Eli Lilly's obesity drug.

Cosmos & Space

Eli Lilly Obesity Drug Causes Widespread Gut Issues

Nearly half of the 70,000 GLP-1 drug users surveyed reported at least one side effect.

Marcus Cole·June 26, 2026

Microscopic view of beneficial gut bacteria, emphasizing the specific LGG strain's role in promoting digestive health and reducing illness.

Health & Medicine

Choosing the Best Probiotic Strains for Gut Health

While many probiotic supplements boast billions of CFUs, only a specific strain, LGG, has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea by a full day.

Marcus Cole·June 18, 2026

Microscopic view of diverse microbial life within the human body, illustrating the concept of the human microbiome as a complex ecosystem.

Explainers

The Human Microbiome: A Key Regulator of Health and Disease

The human microbiome, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, is vital for health, performing essential functions like digestion and immune regulation. Imbalances, or dysbiosis, are linked to various diseases, driving research into personalized microbiome-based therapies.

Marcus Cole·May 13, 2026