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Kiran Atwal

Kiran Atwal is a staff reporter at Biology Insights with a focus on digestive health. She evaluates popular microbiome trends and nutritional claims alongside published clinical research, looking closely at common issues like bowel motility and chronic constipation. In her past reporting work, Atwal covered public health developments and municipal government for regional print papers. She received a BS in biology and a master’s in science journalism.

Can Being Lactose Intolerant Cause Constipation?Gut & Kidney
What Is a Fast Gut and Should You Be Worried?Gut & Kidney
Can You Safely Take Painkillers for IBS?Drugs
Can’t Poop: Causes, Risks, and When to Worry Gut & Kidney
Nicotine and Gut Health: A Complex Relationship Substances
Why Does Drinking Beer Give You Diarrhea?Substances
How to Test for H. pylori Bacteria at Home Tests
What Foods Kill H. Pylori? Ranked by Evidence Nutrition
The Connection Between H. Pylori and Alcohol Consumption Gut & Kidney
Does Carbonation Help With an Upset Stomach?Gut & Kidney
How to Restore Your Microbiome After a Colonoscopy Gut & Kidney
How to Know If You’re Constipated: Key Signs Gut & Kidney
Why Does Cantaloupe Make My Stomach Hurt?Gut & Kidney
The Relationship Between Dehydration and Constipation Gut & Kidney
How to Reduce Desulfovibrio in Your Gut Gut & Kidney
Can Lettuce Cause Stomach Pain? Here’s Why Nutrition
Why Does Chocolate Hurt My Stomach? The Biological Reasons Gut & Kidney
Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Eating Fruit?Gut & Kidney
How Long Does It Take for Your Gut to Heal After Quitting Alcohol?Substances
Does Beer Actually Help With Digestion?Nutrition
Why Does H. pylori Keep Coming Back?Immunity
Bismuth for H. Pylori: How It Works and What to Expect Drugs
C. diff Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid for Recovery Nutrition
How Long Does It Take the Gut to Heal?Gut & Kidney
Does Fasting Kill Bad Bacteria in the Gut?Diet & Weight
Can Wine Cause Diarrhea? Reasons Why and How to Stop It Substances
Can Food Poisoning Cause Constipation?Gut & Kidney
What Is in Dairy That Causes Constipation?Nutrition
Low Akkermansia: What It Means & How to Increase It Biology
Alcohol’s Role in Gut Health and C. diff Infections Substances