From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. However, the effects of digestion on the anticancer activity of ...

The digestive system begins to form by week five of pregnancy. Fetuses don't eat in the womb, but they do process nutrients ...

Digestion time between vegetarians and meat-eaters depends on the food eaten. Fiber in vegetables is much more easily ...

Your body’s biliary system encompasses your bile ducts, gallbladder, and the associated digestive structures. This system works together to move bile, also called digestive fluid, through your system ...

If the foods you love don’t seem to be loving you back anymore, you’re not imagining things. Here’s how to turn things around ...