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 ...

Sleep and digestive health are closely linked through what experts call the gut–sleep axis. Poor sleep can disrupt digestion by affecting hormones, the body's circadian rhythm and the gut microbiome, ...

But you might notice it when you’re farting a lot more than usual, and it may make you wonder if something is going on with your health. While being gassy can be embarrassing, it’s actually a normal ...

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, ...

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 ...

Many people slip into the habit of late-night dinners, whether after long workdays or relaxed evenings at home. However, doctors increasingly recommend having meals at least three hours before bedtime ...

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 ...

Proper digestion helps the body absorb nutrients essential for skin repair and overall wellness, linking gut health to clear skin and better mood.

Autophagy allows cells to degrade and recycle their cellular components. Researchers have now demonstrated that the autophagy machinery in certain immune cells leads to the immune system attacking the ...