A healthy digestive system is essential to process nutrients in food and eliminate waste. When food is consumed, the digestive process begins in the stomach. The stomach lining releases acids to break ...

Scientists have identified a protein that is necessary for secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas. The research, published in the September issue of Developmental Cell, enhances the ...

From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

Starting your day with hot water and lemon isn’t just a trendy wellness practice – it’s a time-tested remedy that cultures worldwide have used for centuries to support digestive health. This simple ...

Alongside reducing body mass index, “physical activity may have systematic anticancer effect, such as improving insulin sensitivity, reducing hyperinsulinemia, lowering systemic inflammation, and ...

Scientists can have an inside look at the digestive system by studying very special cows. Follow a University of Idaho scientist as he explains how cows digest their food by opening a unique portal ...

Your stomach is actually most active when it is empty.

You poop after eating because eating triggers your gastrocolic reflex. It's a normal reaction, but some symptoms may suggest ...

Moderate exercise, performed consistently over time, is tied to a lower risk for gastrointestinal cancers, according to a large observational study.

Your stomach's gurgles, medically termed borborygmus, are a normal sign of a healthy, active digestive system. These sounds, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by electrical stimulation, but scientists don't fully understand ...