The First 1,000 Days: How a Baby’s Gut Microbiome Shapes Lifelong Health

The First 1,000 Days: How a Baby’s Gut Microbiome Shapes Lifelong Health

Experts share practical ways to lower the risk of chronic diseases in children.
Breast Cancer: 2nd Most Common Cancer in Women–Here Are the Early Signs

Breast Cancer: 2nd Most Common Cancer in Women–Here Are the Early Signs

About two-thirds of breast cancer cases are detected at a localized stage, when the disease remains confined to the breast and treatment tends to be effective.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Most Common Gut Disorder–Key Symptoms to Watch For

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Most Common Gut Disorder–Key Symptoms to Watch For

In IBS, the gut’s signals go haywire–normal messages get misinterpreted, and the body responds as if something’s wrong.
Apples Protect Against Stroke and Feed Your Gut—How to Get the Most

Apples Protect Against Stroke and Feed Your Gut—How to Get the Most

Inexpensive and versatile, this humble, all-American fruit gives you plenty of reasons to love it.
Colon Cancer: How Harmless Polyps Can Turn Dangerous–Here Are the Early Signs

Colon Cancer: How Harmless Polyps Can Turn Dangerous–Here Are the Early Signs

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum and is highly treatable when caught early, with a 90 percent survival rate.