The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

Could drinking while eating be the cause of your acid reflux and heartburn? Some health experts argue that a person should not drink beverages, particularly water while eating a meal because it ...

Natural juices have become a popular choice for those looking to boost their health in a simple and delicious way. By ...

If not for the digestive system, everything we ate or drank, would come down straight into your poop. The digestive system, as the BBC describes, is an astonishing food factory where magic unfolds. As ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Gastroparesis occurs when the stomach's motility—the movement of the stomach muscles—becomes impaired. This condition means that food, liquids, and digestive juices remain in the stomach for longer ...

THIS little volume contains the three Lumleian Lectures delivered before the College of Physicians, London, for the present year. The subject is treated in a manner worthy of the reputation of the ...