Fiber optics is a branch of optical technology that is concerned with the transmission of data as light impulses along a thin flexible glass or plastic fiber. There are two basic types of optical ...

From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber diversity shapes the microbiome—and why more isn’t always better. A variety ...

Psyllium was the most successful type of fiber to treat chronic constipation, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In ...