Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

A fantastic voyage through the body in a miniature vessel? You probably saw it in a science fiction movie. For patients with intestinal bleeding, it is a reality. Digital chips are so small that a ...

When the digestive system kicks into overdrive, their metabolism also increases. To aid in digestion, they produce powerful stomach acid capable of dissolving bones, fur, feathers, and scales, leaving ...

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

The rainy season may bring cooler weather and scenic views, but it also increases the risk of gut problems like bloating, nausea, and infections. Doctors say the combination of high humidity, ...

Regular physical exercise can benefit digestion. Exercising can also improve overall health and help manage the symptoms of certain health conditions. Physical activity can help food move through the ...

Using a specially designed capsule, researchers can now voyage through the digestive system, collecting new data about digestion and microorganisms. The work by a team including researchers at the ...