Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Castor oil comes from the Ricinus communis plant. It contains a compound called ...

At ACS spring meeting, researchers say nitrate metabolizers in the gut may promote α-synuclein aggregation through multistep redox mechanism ...

Probiotics can improve constipation by stimulating bowel movements to allow stool to move more quickly through the gut.

Understanding fiber's role in nutrition reveals its potential in preventing chronic diseases, improving gut health, and reducing colorectal cancer risk.

Nearly everyone will need to know how to get rid of gas at some point in their lifetime. Over-the-counter medications can be very effective. However, there are natural remedies that relieve gas (often ...

The Antikythera mechanism is one of the most mysterious and fascinating ancient inventions from the ancient world. Largely a mystery until the last few decades, the device has fascinated ...

memory update mechanisms are not at work. It is worth noting that correlations between TCAQ scores and fear responses in all three groups were not significant in the late phase of acquisition or the ...

This mechanism makes it an effective stimulant laxative, often used when immediate relief is needed. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology demonstrated castor oil's effectiveness ...

Notably, testing in animals also showed that it worked without some of the drug's side effects, such as nausea, constipation and significant loss of muscle mass. The newly discovered molecule ...

Combining malate and magnesium can make it easier on the stomach. It also gives it less of a laxative effect like magnesium citrate may do for some folks. Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, shared that ...