A new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered with millions of villi that are separated by ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to shed light on one of the most ...

Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules ...

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 human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Jessica Grembi, an assistant professor of pharmacology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a ...

Experts weigh in on the best supplementals to help to break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates into simpler compounds that ...

Do you drink tea with meals? A dietitian explains how tea polyphenols can reduce iron absorption, why timing matters, which ...