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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If the foods you love don’t seem to be loving you back anymore, you’re not imagining things. Here’s how to turn things around ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, each myth has been debunked in its own way: research shows that the body digests gum right along with everything else; ...

The digestive system is like a big food factory inside our bodies. Its job is to break down the food we eat into smaller pieces so that our bodies can absorb the nutrients from the food to help us ...

There is no overestimating the importance of digestion: It helps us turn food into the water and nutrients we need to power and maintain our body's functions. While the overall process of digestion is ...

Many people assume that once a meal is finished, what happens afterward is not particularly important. However, the 30 ...

Eating meals too quickly may contribute to digestive discomfort and overeating. Proper chewing, allowing time for fullness ...