Increased consumption of teas rich in catechins is associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. However, the effects of digestion on the anticancer activity of ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

You have digestive problems. Is it bloating? Indigestion? Or the discomfort of gas? However, no matter what it is, even the ...

Zoological research reveals fascinating animals that do not produce faeces. These creatures, including tree hole frogs, ...

Long hours of sitting can slow digestion and damage gut health. A gastro expert explains how desk jobs affect your body and ...