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Diverticulitis: When an Unwanted Inflammation Develops in the Intestine

Our digestive system is a fascinating yet delicate network. Sometimes, small anatomical changes can develop without causing any symptoms for years—until they suddenly make themselves known through sharp pain. This is the case with diverticulitis, a condition often regarded as a hallmark of the modern Western lifestyle due to its close association with our dietary and lifestyle habits (Fig. 1).

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, psychobiotics… when will there finally be enough “-biotics”?

The supplement market is producing new “-biotics” faster than the evidence needed to justify them. We explain why a new name on the label does not automatically mean a better product—and what criteria are actually worth using when choosing one.

PCOS Changes Its Name to PMOS: What Gut Research Has Revealed About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

In May 2026, the medical community reached a historic milestone. The Endocrine Society, together with other global organizations, officially announced the renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to PMOS – Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (1) (Figure 1).

Endometriosis: When Your Body Says “No.” Could the Answer Be Hidden in Your Gut?

“It’s just a heavy period, it will pass.” “Don’t be so sensitive, every woman goes through pain.” If you are struggling with endometriosis, you have probably heard these words for years. The truth, however, is that you are going through a silent war in which your body is fighting itself. But what if we told you that the key to calming this battle may not lie only in your ovaries, but also in the billions of friendly bacteria living inside you? Let us take a closer look at why the path to relief from endometriosis may lead through your gut.

How to Choose the Right Probiotics: A Scientific Perspective Without Marketing Myths

Most of us buy probiotics completely the wrong way. We go to a pharmacy or click on an e-shop, look at a nice-looking box, read appealing promises about the “rebirth of the gut microflora” (an outdated, inaccurate, and unscientific term), or at best about the “rebirth of the gut microbiota,” check the number of zeros next to the CFU abbreviation, and if our financial self-preservation instinct is still intact, we look at the price. Based on that, we decide whether the product is “good.”

Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Algae: The Original Source for Heart, Brain, and Vision

Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most important nutrients for the heart, brain, and vision, yet most of the population suffers from a chronic deficiency. They are traditionally associated with fish oil, but few realize that fish are merely “carriers” – the true original source is marine microalgae.