Your pancreas works tirelessly to keep you healthy. However, daily habits can damage this vital organ. High sugar intake, ...

But if you don’t experience digestive distress, can tolerate most foods well, and pass solid BMs on a consistent basis, does that indicate that your gut microbiome is in tip-top shape? Can you have ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy gut is a challenge that many people face. Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, and irregular bowel movements have become common ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. From the moment you swallow a bite of food to the moment it exits your body, the gut is toiling to process this strange outside material ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...