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

A healthy digestive tract is the key to good health. The digestive process is complex and the digestive tract is designed to ...

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 ...

If you view chewing as just a necessary step to prevent choking, you’re doing it wrong. Chewing is crucial to healthy digestion, and research suggests that many of us, particularly young people, ...

Eating bananas regularly is a powerful strategy for gut health due to their unique fiber composition. The primary benefit ...

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 ...

Kids hungry the moment they’re home from school? These 5 fibre-rich small bites are tasty, filling, and help keep little ...

The gut-friendliness of sourdough bagels can boost digestion and help blood sugar levels - Sourdough has no yeast or chemical ...

If you’re after a more youthful complexion, scientists at the University of Otago recently reported that a simple dietary tweak could help.

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

The human body undergoes numerous changes throughout life, with many significant transitions occurring during the decade of the 40s. Among these changes, the decrease in digestive enzyme production ...