Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar and slow down digestion. Examples include beta-glucan, guar gum, pectins, psyllium (Metamucil) and wheat dextrin (Benefiber). Most fibers ...

The weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have captured headlines, but the medications remain out of reach for many. A shortage, the high cost and potential side effects have some turning to natural, ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD A gastrointestinal (GI) disease affects your digestive tract—the path food and drink take through your body and the digestive organs. GI diseases can impact ...