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Scientists make concerning new discovery while studying human digestive system: 'We must develop more accurate models'

Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems. Scientists make concerning new discovery while studying human digestive ...
Kaleido Scope

Gut check: How probiotics impact digestion and the body’s microbiome

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...
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What Happens in Your Body When You Eat, According to a Gastroenterologist

Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...
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Is Body Weight Really as Simple as 'Calories In, Calories Out'? Yes and No

Is the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your body, your digestive ...