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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Digestion is the process through which food is broken down into smaller components for easy absorption into the bloodstream. The digestion process involves several stages involving both the mechanical ...

Between plant milk, pre- and probiotics, and gluten-free alternatives, I think (and talk!) about digestive health more than ever before. I know that digestion is how the body breaks down food and ...

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

Sleep and digestive health are closely linked through what experts call the gut–sleep axis. Poor sleep can disrupt digestion ...

Everyone passes gas, but how much is too much?

Many people slip into the habit of late-night dinners, whether after long workdays or relaxed evenings at home. However, doctors increasingly recommend having meals at least three hours before bedtime ...

Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. Now researchers have found found that the digestive process could ...