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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 ...

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 ...

You likely already know that the colon is the large intestine. But it might surprise you to find out what the colon does and what can happen if you develop a colon-related condition. The colon is one ...

Experts say the rate at which food moves through your body may influence energy, metabolism, gut health, and even long-term ...

The digestive process is controlled by the enteric nervous system, which functions independently of the brain but contains some of the same types of neurons and neurotransmitters. “In fact, there are ...

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 ...

Our digestive system is a crucial component of our body that is involved in the breakdown of food and converts it into nutrients and energy. It is a long channel through which food passes, beginning ...

Good health is all about good digestion. Poor digestive health can lead to nutrient deficiency, irregular bowel movement, hormonal imbalance and can even affect your brain chemistry and mood. Not only ...

Basically, it can just help to keep things moving,” Hamshaw says, explaining that movement helps gently stimulate peristalsis ...