Nutritious, healthy and balanced packed lunch for a child or young adolescent that can be prepared at home and taken to school in an environmentally friendly package.

Gluten-related disorders have recently been reclassified with an emerging scientific literature supporting the concept of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).

Coconut oil, with its sweet smell of the tropics and its purported claims to cure what ails you, is everywhere.

As food intolerances and allergies become increasingly common, consultant gastroenterologist DR ANDREA RAJNAKOVA's clinic has developed a new speciality with holistic approach to food-related gastrointestinal problems such as gluten intolerance and coeliac disease.

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are part of anal canal. They cause a trouble when they become enlarged, swollen or inflammed. Under the normal circumstances they act as cushions composed of vessels and surrounding tissue that aid the passage of stool.

‘Gastritis’ is a term often used by general public to describe indigestion and refers to symptoms of chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper part of the abdomen. The medical term for these symptoms is dyspepsia. The medical definition of gastritis however refers more specifically to inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

Artificial and low-calorie sweeteners do not appear to help people lose weight

Reflux is one of the most common health complaints among Americans, and the drugs used to relieve it are among the nation’s best-selling meds.

Gastroenterologist and mother-of-two ANDREA RAJNAKOVA reveals her top health tips, what she stocks in her fridge, her secret to staying energised, and more.

What you eat can affect the microbes in your gut — and your long-term health.