Did you know you have a second brain? Your digestive system is lined with brain cells. This “Second Brain” directs more than digestion. Scientists think it helps control your mood and maybe some of ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump About the Author Leigh Weddle, PharmD, is a board-certified pharmacist specializing in medication therapy management based in Kansas City, Missouri. She also has ...

Kamdar recommends one to two cups of peppermint tea daily, ideally after meals, to help with digestive discomfort. If taking supplements, typically it would be one or two “enteric-coated” capsules (so ...

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 ...

While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...

For digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according ...