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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO — The human digestive system breaks down foods and liquids into macro and micro nutrients, which are then absorbed by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to keep it functioning ...

Gail Bornhorst designed and built this machine to simulate human digestion, hoping to provide information that will help people decide which foods and preparation methods are best for their health.

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...