A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

PAF causes strong contractions—especially in the muscles of the esophagus and the stomach’s upper region (called the gastric fundus). In other parts of the intestine, such as the small intestine and ...

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 gut isn’t just where food goes. It’s where information is processed, decisions are made, and resilience is built.

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...

Between plant milk, pre- and probiotics, and gluten-free alternatives, I think (and talk!) about digestive health more than ever before. I know that digestion is how the body breaks down food and ...

An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. Our continued survival as individuals and ...

Sample digestion involves a chemical reaction for the digestion and leaves analyte ions suspended in the solution. Samples are typically heated to improve reaction times in a closed-vessel, ...