Health specialists warn that bloating, constipation and stomach discomfort may sometimes reflect deeper lifestyle and ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

Problems in adulthood such as tobacco use disorder and some conditions related to the digestive system, heart, bladder, joints and brain, are all shown to be affected by some influences that occurred ...

Certain fruits are packed with fibre, water and natural compounds that can help get your digestive system back on track.

Your stomach runs on its own internal clock, and crossing time zones throws the entire system completely out of sync.

Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than a year later, according to ...

Fine air particles, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM 2.5), are a major air pollutant linked to various health problems. These particles can travel deep into the lungs and even enter the ...

Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when she realized a bout of food poisoning wasn’t going away after weeks. A doctor’s appointment revealed she ...

Scientists keep learning more about the connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal system. By Christina Caron Dr. Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

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 ...