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 ...

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 ...

Your gastrointestinal (G.I.) system, the key player in your overall digestive health, is one of the most important systems in your body. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, ...

Scientists have developed a special capsule that people can take like a pill, and it will move through the digestive system collecting data on metabolism and digestion. The work has been reported in ...

Which Vitamin Affects Gut Health? Often, we start having stomach-related problems. The reason for this is not only eating disorders, but the deficiency of some vitamins in the body can also weaken gut ...

A new study suggests gut bacteria play a key role in how many calories people absorb, offering fresh insights into metabolism and nutrition.