Lactose intolerance doesn't mean you need to stop eating cheese. There are many products you can happily consume without facing unpleasant side effects.

Inside an almost complete fossil from China, researchers identified the stomach, liver, and intestines of a marine reptile ...

CHICAGO (AP) — About 213,500 “Goody King” magnetic building toys were recalled in the U.S. on Thursday, due to an ingestion ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Known as the Cambrian Explosion, this flurry of rapid evolution produced most of the animal phyla and ecosystems we see around us today. And it may have taken off because some of those early animals ...

Our digestive and immune system work around the clock to keep us healthy. Yet, two of the most common complaints people experience are bloating and frequent col ...

Discover 25 crazy and bizarre things found in a human stomach, from hairballs to cutlery. Explore shocking medical cases and ...

The parasympathetic nervous system helps lower the heart rate. Relaxing activities like meditation can boost parasympathetic activity. Symptoms like dizziness and dry mouth may show issues with the ...

The diversity of digestive systems in the animal kingdom is a fascinating testament to the myriad ways life forms have adapted to thrive in their environments. These systems are intricately linked to ...

"There's quite a bit of evidence that anxiety, worry, and stress can play a major role when it comes to gastrointestinal function," says Ashkan Farhadi, MD, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange ...