Gail Bornhorst designed and built this machine to simulate human digestion, hoping to provide information that will help people decide which foods and preparation methods are best for their health.

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Bloating rarely comes from one heavy meal alone. More often, it’s the result of digestion slowing down, food sitting longer in the gut, fermenting, creating gas, and leaving you feeling uncomfortable ...

Experts suggest waiting briefly before drinking water after fruit to support smoother digestion and reduce potential discomfort.

What modern nutrition science now explains through microbiomes and gut health, traditional food wisdom understood through experience: fermented foods feel lighter, calmer, and easier on the stomach.

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

KANSAS CITY — The potential for promoting products for digestive health is crossing continents and categories. A new survey suggests global markets may be ripe for marketing opportunities for ...