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Intestinal bacteria are important for human health as they help digest food and regulate immune function. Thus, in recent years, it has become clear that gut microbiota dysbiosis, an imbalance in ...

Smart timing and food combos can save your energy for fun stuff instead of just digesting food Summer meal planning becomes even more critical when you consider that almost 3 million children received ...

We’ve all been there. You finish a meal and suddenly feel like you’ve swallowed a balloon. Your stomach feels tight, uncomfortable and noticeably larger than it was just an hour ago. Bloating affects ...

The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

The digestive system breaks down everything you eat and drink to absorb nutrients and make the energy your body needs. Whatever solids can’t be broken down and used get excreted as poop. Poop comes in ...

The digestive system works tirelessly to break down food and absorb essential nutrients. However, unhealthy eating patterns and poor lifestyle habits can disrupt its function and interfere with the ...

Dealing with constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but the solution might be sitting in your refrigerator right now. Certain vegetables pack powerful fiber and nutrients that help your ...

Coffee is more than just a morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up; it’s a powerful beverage that has surprising effects on the body — particularly the digestive system. For many people, a cup of ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...