The gut rarely sends a warning that says something is wrong. Instead, the clues can be easy to dismiss. A stomach that feels ...

If humans are to spend more time in space, scientists need to understand how life in microgravity affects eating and drinking ...

A glass of milk symbolizes strong bones for most people, and for good reason. Dairy products are rich in calcium, which is ...

Old gut remedies still have a place, but doctors say two simple ingredients do more for digestion than trendy detox cleanses.

The UK’s first GLP-1 pill landed earlier this summer, promising a new chapter in the weight-loss conversation. We asked ...

A speech-language pathologist on how complex swallowing is – and how small changes from gravity can complicate the process.

Cyclospora, the parasite that has sickened thousands this summer in the U.S., requires time in the human digestive tract to ...

The gut and brain are in constant communication to regulate digestion, hunger, and mood, among other functions. Find out how experts say it impacts your health.

Summer is supposed to be about spontaneous dinners, backyard cookouts and ice cream runs with friends. For many people with IBS and food sensitivities, however, those moments can come with a difficult ...

Even when you eat enough calories, pancreatic cancer can change your body so that food doesn’t get digested properly. Your doctor may suggest pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to help your ...

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