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.
IBS-C, IBS-D and IBS-M. What your IBS subtype means
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 When IBS is diagnosed, it usually comes wit...
IBS vs IBD. What's the difference and when should you be checked?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 IBS and IBD are two different conditions th...
What causes an IBS flare-up and how long does one last?
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 15 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 15 September 2026 An IBS flare-up is a stretch of time when y...
Food Intolerance
Everything you need to know about the different types of food intolerance, trigger foods, and how to eliminate them from your diet.
Histamine intolerance: foods, symptoms and what the evidence shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 Histamine intolerance is the name given to ...
FODMAPs explained: why some carbohydrates cause symptoms
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosacchari...
Lactose intolerance: causes, symptoms and testing in the UK
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 15 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 15 September 2026 Lactose intolerance happens when the small ...
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...