Food goes on a long, complex journey through your body before becoming poo. Each part of the digestive system plays a special ...

Quick-passing fruits and juices leave your stomach within minutes, while heavy proteins can linger for hours. Understanding ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum Sarkar Patel, MD You can eat more fiber to help keep your bowel movements regular.Regular exercise supports a healthy weight and lowers your risk of digestive ...

Making tissue patches from the cells found in a healthy intestine could one day treat certain digestive conditions, according to a study in mice. The tube-shaped intestines in our bodies contain an ...

Your pancreas sits behind your stomach. It produces enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and that regulate blood sugar. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Your pancreas is shaped like an ...

SMA syndrome occurs when two arteries compress a section of the small intestine, resulting in abdominal-related symptoms. SMA syndrome is rare, affecting less than 1% of the general population. SMA ...

The pancreas is a six-inch-long gland in your abdomen near your liver and small intestine. It controls important hormone and enzyme secretion. Without it, your body can’t properly operate many vital ...