How long it takes to digest your food depends on your age, gender, and diet, but in general will take between four and six ...

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 ...

A single layer of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) provides a physical barrier that separates trillions of commensal bacteria in the intestinal lumen from the underlying lamina propria and deeper ...

TORONTO, Canada—Researchers at the University of Toronto have found an explanation for how the intestinal tract influences a key component of the immune system to prevent infection, offering a ...

The transverse colon is a segment of the large intestine that passes horizontally across the abdomen and sits beneath other organs in the abdominal cavity. As the longest and most mobile part of the ...

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 ...

We read with great interest the recent study by Gilliam-Vigh et al demonstrating significant transcriptomic alterations in ...