This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

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 ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, has become an epidemic in urban cities. Here are the signs to watch out for and when to ...

The speed at which food moves through the digestive tract depends on many factors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When you're ...

Beyond indigestion, there are plenty of signs of poor gut health that you need to take seriously and rectify without delay.

Understand the key differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, common symptoms, early detection methods and ...