The human body undergoes numerous changes throughout life, with many significant transitions occurring during the decade of the 40s. Among these changes, the decrease in digestive enzyme production ...

OK…who cut the cheese? Whether you’re in a crowded elevator or a quiet movie theater, the unmistakable scent of methane in ...

Here’s what causes constipation, how often you should really be going and what you can do to support improved bowel movement ...

When diarrhea strikes unexpectedly, the urgent need for relief can turn a normal day into an uncomfortable ordeal. This common digestive upset affects millions of people regularly, causing ...

Using a specially designed capsule, researchers can now voyage through the digestive system, collecting new data about digestion and microorganisms. The work by a team including researchers at the ...

Autophagy allows cells to degrade and recycle their cellular components. Researchers have now demonstrated that the autophagy machinery in certain immune cells leads to the immune system attacking the ...

A quarter-pound of meat stimulates almost twice as much gastric juices as does a quarter-pound of bread or other carbohydrates, and is correspondingly better for normal digestion. Doctors, dietitians ...

The best foods for constipation are high in fiber — like flaxseeds, chia seeds, prunes, and whole grains. To relieve constipation, you should also drink plenty of water and maybe even a cup or two of ...

Autophagy refers to a fundamental recycling process of cells that occurs in yeast, fungi, plants, as well as animals and humans. This process allows cells to degrade their own components and thus ...