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 ...

Warm water may make people feel more relaxed, which can help with digestion, but most of our digestive processes — like enzyme secretion, bile release and nutrient absorption — are tightly regulated ...

Digestive discomfort can be a challenging and frustrating experience that impacts daily life. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of bloating and implementing targeted strategies can revolutionize ...

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 ...

“Eating a well-balanced lunch supports the body’s natural digestive rhythm, prevents overeating later and helps regulate ...

The habit of drinking water during meals, while seemingly innocuous, may interfere with the body’s digestive processes. Though hydration remains essential, when water is consumed could impact nutrient ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...