Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

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 ...

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

The journey to better health often comes with the pressure of having to make drastic changes but that need not always be the case. Better health—more energy, deeper sleep, improved focus—often begins ...

The digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles which are absorbed into the blood. These particles provide energy for the body to grow, repair itself and remain healthy. Food that cannot be ...

Flatulence is one of those universal bodily functions that doesn’t get a lot of attention—except when it’s impossible to ...

UC San Diego researchers combined artificial intelligence with molecular biology to unravel how immune cells in the gut ...

Digestive disorders are any diseases of the digestive system. Some common digestive disorders are abdominal bleeding, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, pain, nausea and vomiting. These are ...