There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Canadian researchers say a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria could help predict Crohn’s disease years ...

Ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for a while, but they’re severely limited and not controllable by physicians, relying entirely on gravity and the digestive system for movement.

When I was younger and felt bloated, my mom would make me a cup of peppermint tea. It’s a habit I’ve kept up in adulthood, and it turns out she was on to something. I got the chance to talk to Dipa ...

There are many types of digestive enzymes and specific enzymes break down specific macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dairy, and fiber). “We naturally make our own digestive enzymes, ...

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects. "It's insane," says University of North Carolina ...

Fiber rich foods are important for gut health because they can help the body’s digestive system work more efficiently. As well as breaking down foods and absorbing nutrients, the gut has a massive ...

In a world of drive-through meals, desktop lunches and Netflix dinners, the simple act of eating has become increasingly disconnected from awareness. The average American now spends just 13 minutes on ...

The modern diet often falls short of providing the nutrients needed for optimal digestive health, leaving millions struggling with uncomfortable symptoms and compromised gut function. Two categories ...