This video explains how mechanical and chemical digestion break food down and how the small intestine’s adaptations increase ...

The old adage “don’t shoot the messenger” has its roots in ancient times when messengers were literally people traveling to deliver news that may or may not be taken well by the receiving party. It ...

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Gentle stretching after eating can improve blood flow to the digestive organs, which may help reduce bloating and discomfort.

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Digestive health covers the proper functioning of your digestive system, which breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. Digestive issues like acid reflux, celiac disease, irritable ...

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Feinberg has a distinct strength in understanding how behavior and lifestyle influence gastrointestinal (GI) health. Through its work and in ...

Fermented drinks like kombucha and kefir are full of healthy microbes that support digestion and gut health. Here are five ...

While life on Mars (and Venus) has long been an obsession for those wondering if we're alone, there are other places in our ...

The nutritional epidemiologists and other scholars who have led this push in public health are out to challenge an entire ...

Stomach growling, also called borborygmi, happens when your intestines contract in wave-like motions to digest food. This process is known as peristalsis and can occur several hours after eating or at ...

Constipation means having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week or passing hard, dry stools. It happens when stool stays in the colon too long, often due to low fiber intake, dehydration, or lack of ...