Why digestive woes trouble us more than our ancestors

Our ancestors did not appear to suffer from as many stomach ailments as we do, and this could be due to the differences in our microbiome. — AFP

Back pain is often referred to as one of the 21st century's biggest health problems, yet it's not the only ailment of our times.

Our Paleolithic ancestors and the famous hunter-gatherers didn't seem to suffer so much from bloating or stomachaches.