The digestive system's rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

Gastrointestinal diseases can cause symptoms like heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Functional GI ...

Coffee is more than just a morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up; it’s a powerful beverage that has surprising effects on the body — particularly the digestive system. For many people, a cup of ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

The diseases caused by PM 2.5 pollution in different systems are shown. CAD, cardiovascular disease; NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma. Fine air particles, less than 2 ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

The clock strikes 10 p.m. and you find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, contemplating a late dinner or snack. While this scenario might seem harmless, research suggests this common ...