Mechanosensitive Piezo ion channels, particularly Piezo1 and Piezo2, are gaining recognition as central regulators of digestive system physiology and disease.

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Protein can help you steer clear of bloat-inducing snack foods like sugary cookies or salty chips. “Eating protein at meals ...

Vitamin D supports gut health by helping regulate immune function, strengthen the intestinal barrier, and maintain a balanced gut environment—here’s what research shows.

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A high-res movie of a black hole’s “meal” suggests that it’s less a bottomless pit than it is a complex digestive system.

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The most common change people notice is simple: they go more often, and more predictably. That’s largely thanks to insoluble fiber, which is the kind found in whole grains, wheat bran, nuts, and the ...

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

Constipation is a digestive issue that is often blamed on low fibre intake, dehydration, or lack of exercise. But when it is ...

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