Menopause belly or bloating? How to tell the difference
A bigger waist in your late forties can come from shifting body fat, from bloating, or both. Here's how the two differ and a...
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How common is bloating? What the biggest surveys found
Nearly 1 in 7 Americans had bloating in the past week. Here's what large US and global surveys found about who gets it and...
IBS explained: how it's diagnosed and what actually helps
IBS isn't a diagnosis of last resort. Here's how doctors diagnose it, which tests make sense and which treatments have the strongest evidence.
Stress and digestion: straight answers to common questions
Stress can physically change how your gut works, and that doesn't mean your symptoms are imaginary. Here's what studies have actually measured.
Period bloating in your 40s: your questions answered
Why bloating peaks around your period, why it can feel different in your forties, and how to tell cycle bloating from something that needs...
Low-FODMAP swaps for common bloating triggers
Five simple food trades, from onion to oats to milk, that let you test common bloating triggers without starting a full elimination diet.
Why am I flat in the morning and bloated by the afternoon?
Waist size naturally rises through the day and resets overnight. Here's what studies show about why, and when the pattern deserves a closer look.
Soluble vs. insoluble fiber: what the difference means for bloating
Soluble and insoluble fiber behave very differently in a gut that bloats easily. Here's what the labels mean, what they leave out, and what...
Why a big meal can leave you feeling heavy for hours
That too-full feeling that lasts until bedtime has a name, a few known triggers and some simple fixes. Here's what happens in your stomach...
Why a short walk after meals may ease bloating
Small lab studies suggest gentle movement helps gas move through the gut. Here's what the research on after-meal walks shows, and how to try...
Bloating vs. distension: what's actually happening in your belly
Bloating is the feeling. Distension is a measurable change in your waistline. Here's why the two don't always go together, and why that matters.