A new $3.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant is helping University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) researchers delve into one of the body’s most fascinating processes ...

Many people finish a meal and then wait for the familiar discomfort. A small burp, a tight stomach, or a heavy feeling that refuses to go away. It hap.

Scientists developed mini-stomach models by culturing patient-derived digestive stem cells in a controlled laboratory environment. The team successfully merged the organ’s three primary regions, ...

The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human brain tissues contain seven to 30 times more particles than other organs, such ...

There's an old saying: "If digestion is good, the whole body is healthy." Both physical and mental health are directly and deeply connected to digestion. Numerous reports have previously claimed that ...

When something about your health feels “off,” there’s a good chance that the first place you turn to for help is Google. It might even be what led you to this very article. According to the Centers ...

Staying hydrated is important for digestion. Warm water, herbal teas, and certain juices can also reduce inflammation and help improve gut health. Stomach noises, painful gas, and uncomfortable bowel ...

Millions of people experience uncomfortable digestive symptoms after eating wheat products, yet many don’t understand why their bodies react so negatively to foods their ancestors consumed for ...

Many people complain about gas and bloating, and assume it comes from eating certain foods. Food poisoning in the U.S. causes 48 million people to get sick each year, according to the CDC, so it’s ...