The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending with ...

The rate of Americans diagnosed with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal cancers is rising, especially in those ages 50 and younger, so researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional ...

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora. Wilhelm Glomm is one ...

It is easy to reach for packaged snacks, instant noodles or sugary drinks in a busy city life. They are convenient, fast, and everywhere.However, as more Kenyans fill their pantries with ...

Researchers have created a model that follows food beyond traditional calorie calculations, incorporating the role of gut ...

From better nutrient absorption to fewer stomach problems, slowing down and chewing your food thoroughly can have surprising ...