The Gut Hub
Welcome to the Gut Hub, below you'll find the latest research, advice and recommendations around gut health written by our own team of industry experts and medical professionals.
Gut health
Discover everything there is to know about gut health, gut bacteria and the power of the microbiome.
Psoriasis and gut health: gut bacteria, inflammation and what the research shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 Research connects psoriasis and gut health in t...
Rosacea and gut health: what the research on SIBO and gut bacteria shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 Rosacea and gut health are linked in several st...
Gut health and acne: can your gut microbiome affect your skin?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 People with acne tend to have a different mix o...
Food Intolerance
Everything you need to know about the different types of food intolerance, trigger foods, and how to eliminate them from your diet.
Cheese intolerance: symptoms, causes and which cheeses trigger reactions
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 The cheeses most likely to upset one person are...
Milk intolerance: symptoms, causes and testing
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 Milk can upset the gut in three different ways,...
Caffeine sensitivity: symptoms, causes and gut effects
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 26 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 October 2026 Caffeine sensitivity is mostly a matter of how ...
Symptoms
Visit our symptoms advice hub to get to the bottom of what is causing them.
Why am I constipated? Causes and what helps
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 28 August 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 27 August 2026 Constipation means passing stools less often than...
Symptoms of a gut parasite: what to look for and when to see a GP
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 24 August 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 20 August 2026 The symptoms of a gut parasite are non-specific. ...
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 11 June 2021 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 24 August 2026 Indigestion (dyspepsia) is pain or discomfort in yo...
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
What treatments are there for IBS and is there a cure?
IBS treatment typically focuses on reducing/preventing symptoms and improving quality of life, as the condition varies among individuals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; treatment and manag...
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with IBS compared to men. This difference is not just in numbers, but also in the experience of the condition. Managing IBS in women requires a multifaceted a...
Written by Kate Hilton, RD Published 8 January 2024 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 August 2026 What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-te...
Company News
This content was originally published by Medicine Direct and remains available here as a reference point, as it continues to be cited in wider healthcare reporting and research. M...
Why Ethoxydiglycol could trigger a global fake tan shortage
This content was originally published by Medicine Direct and remains available here as a reference point, as it continues to be cited in wider healthcare reporting and research. Me...
The UK STI Check 2020: Results Revealed - Medicine Direct Archive
This content was originally published by Medicine Direct and remains available here as a reference point, as it continues to be cited in wider healthcare reporting and research. Medici...