When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as your digestive tract, is involved in the process of digesting food, absorbing nutrients from it, and getting rid of the waste products in the form of ...

If you view chewing as just a necessary step to prevent choking, you’re doing it wrong. Chewing is crucial to healthy digestion, and research suggests that many of us, particularly young people, ...

Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha are packed with good bacteria that support gut health and digestion. Research suggests that eating more fermented foods can help balance your gut ...

A lot of us are guilty of not doing this one thing while having our food. Well, that is chewing food properly. Read on to ...

Andrea Stringer receives funding from a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant. There are a few different reasons for “tummy rumbles” or the (sometimes weird) noises your ...