You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting ...

Ever wondered what your digestive system looks like from the inside? Well, here is a handy graphic, complete with a smiling mouth and teeth. Your digestive system is responsible for allowing you to ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Struggling with bloating after every meal? Expert breaks down common causes, red flags to watch for, and when persistent ...

Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into smaller components for easy absorption into the bloodstream. The digestion process involves several stages involving both the mechanical ...

Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. Now researchers have found found that the digestive process could ...

Digestive issues like bloating, acidity and heaviness are often early signs of imbalance, not minor inconveniences. An ...

The human body undergoes numerous changes throughout life, with many significant transitions occurring during the decade of the 40s. Among these changes, the decrease in digestive enzyme production ...

Ayurveda doesn’t count calories; it strengthens digestion. It focuses on Agni, the body’s digestive fire. When strong, it ...

Autophagy allows cells to degrade and recycle their cellular components. Researchers have now demonstrated that the autophagy machinery in certain immune cells leads to the immune system attacking the ...

Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain ...