Which foods cause gas and bloating?

Some foods and beverages, including beans, whole grains, and fizzy beverages, can lead to gas and bloating. In this article, we look at a range of these foods and explain why they increase gas.

Is there a link between heartburn and gas?

Heartburn and gas often occur together, but one does not cause the other.

Why you probably have microplastics in your poop

Two new studies find tiny pieces of plastic, or microplastics, in stool and table salt samples from across the globe. What does this mean for our health?

Can people with diabetes eat potatoes?

Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that can raise blood sugar levels.

Should you fast before a cholesterol test?

Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean.