“Digestive tract is over 6 feet long. No fiber in meat so your body has to create mucus to move it through your colon. What’s making us sick is literally the s--- that gets stuck in the ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Digestive health rarely dominates health headlines, yet irregular bowel movements pose serious risks that millions of ...

Indian Astronaut Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is currently on-board in the International Space Station (ISS) for a 14-day mission.

CHICAGO — The human digestive system breaks down foods and liquids into macro and micro nutrients, which are then absorbed by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to keep it ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Her research team members developed what they call the Human Gastric Simulator, a tabletop machine that mimics both the biochemical and physical conditions of a human digestive tract. “We can add ...

Fluid shifts toward the upper body also impact digestive function, sometimes causing discomfort and changes in nutrient ...