You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

Your digestive system works harder to break down certain food combinations, creating metabolic heat that adds to your overall thermal load. Organizing meals based on how much digestive work they ...

Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from digestive issues every day, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. That’s more than the populations of ...

If your digestive system’s been a bit sluggish, scientists have found some new solutions — including a fruit you might already have at home. Researchers in the United Kingdom recently published new ...

The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

Bitter greens such as kale, arugula, and dandelion greens can improve digestion and contribute fiber and antioxidants to ...

That ice-cold smoothie might be giving you the healthy breakfast you planned, but it could also be creating digestive chaos you never connected to temperature. Your digestive system operates at a very ...