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 ...

Ever wondered what your digestive system looks like from the inside? Well, here is a handy graphic, complete with a smiling mouth and teeth. Your digestive system is responsible for allowing you to ...

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 ...

You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting immediately.

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 ...

Nutritionists warn that sleeping after eating heavy meals can disrupt digestion, leading to heartburn, weight gain, and obesity. Learn the risks.

What modern nutrition science now explains through microbiomes and gut health, traditional food wisdom understood through experience: fermented foods feel lighter, calmer, and easier on the stomach.

Digestive issues like bloating, acidity and heaviness are often early signs of imbalance, not minor inconveniences. An ...

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 ...