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 ...

The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

Why does your stomach grumble? Can you digest food upside down? Why is running good for digestion? Learn more about some of the amazing ways of the digestion system.

Did you know you have a second brain? Your digestive system is lined with brain cells. This “Second Brain” directs more than digestion. Scientists think it helps control your mood and maybe some of ...

Bacterial colonies. Image: CDC/Dr. Holdeman. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL). Public Domain, Bacterial colonies. Image: CDC/Dr. Holdeman. Centers for ...

Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, according to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology.

There’s also evidence that many people aren’t aware of the importance of gut health, despite the fact that it can be associated with many other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, ...

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk ...

It's a well-known fact that stress negatively impacts mental health, but the effect of stress on the digestive system is ...