Health experts say the digestive system does much more than process food, and subtle changes in gut health may influence energy, immunity, metabolism and even mood.

Tsukuba, Japan - Many life forms use light as an important biological signal, including animals with visual and non-visual systems. But now, researchers from Japan have found that neuronal cells may ...

The human digestive system functions as a complex biological network, supported by several mechanisms that work in harmony to ensure proper digestion and nutrient absorption. One key element of this ...

After-food gut health tests offer ways to identify why you may be experiencing bloating. Here are the types of after-food gut ...

Gut Health: Your digestive system does much more than process food. It plays a crucial role in immunity, energy levels, ...

Farting is one of the body’s most common — and necessary — digestive processes. Gas is created as gut bacteria digests the food we eat, or as the result of swallowing air (aerophagia), and releasing ...

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance? Precisely during periods of prolonged stress and lack of ...

A new, first-of-its-kind device is making it easier to track your digestive health by turning your daily bathroom routine ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that can cause mucus buildup in the pancreas. This can interfere with the typical pancreas function and cause problems during food digestion. It can also ...

Researchers have found that light modulates digestive system function in sea urchin larvae, even in the absence of food stimuli. Opsin cells, which are involved in light-dependent systems, mediated ...