Flatulence, commonly known as passing gas, is a natural and often unavoidable bodily function. It occurs when gas builds up ...

A recent study of gelatinous marine creatures revealed a curious ability in which two animals fuse and function as a single organism.

IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning it affects the function of the digestive system but does not cause structural changes or inflammation. Experts have not identified a ...

After heavy meals, discomfort is common. Newsweek explores how festive feasts impact your body and shares tips from experts on easing the aftermath.

How Blowing Bubbles Can Relieve Constipation. If you’re constipated, blowing bubbles into a cup of water using a straw or ...

Microbes digest some undigested feed here, but the main digestive function of the large intestine is to absorb water. Digestion produces 30 to 50 quarts of gas per hour in the rumen. Carbon dioxide ...

Understanding the multiple causes of holiday-related digestive health issues is essential to clinicians in helping patients ...

Starting your day with the right habits can help cleanse your digestive system and make you feel lighter and more energetic. Here are simple and effective things to do every morning for a better ...

Cells degrade components that are no longer needed through autophagy. New results show that a weak molecular interaction is essential for this process. By modifying this interaction, it is possible to ...

University of Oregon researchers are helping to uncover the mechanisms at work when one ingests contaminated food or water.

The conditions inside our body must be carefully controlled if the body is to function effectively ... co-ordinators such as the central nervous system or CNS. The CNS is the brain and spinal ...