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 ...

A team of researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids ...

Warm water may make people feel more relaxed, which can help with digestion, but most of our digestive processes — like enzyme secretion, bile release and nutrient absorption — are tightly regulated ...

A healthy digestive tract is the key to good health. The digestive process is complex and the digestive tract is designed to manage this incredible activity of dismantling food, absorbing important ...

New research reveals that a vitamin found in common foods may influence how often people go to the bathroom, according to a study of over 268,000 people.

Understanding how the digestion process influences and alters the composition and structure of food is essential for food ...

A large genetic study suggests vitamin B1 may influence how often people have bowel movements. Researchers analyzed data from over 268,000 participants and found genes linked to thiamine metabolism ...