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 ...

Explains the process of digestion, detailing how food is transformed into simpler substances that can be absorbed into the blood. It begins in the mouth with mastication and saliva mixing, followed by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You already know that what you eat affects how well your digestive system functions. Overindulge in processed foods or sugary ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

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 ...

Ever finish a meal only to feel like you need to immediately take a nap? Or experience bloating so intense you have to unbutton your pants under the table? The culprit might not be what you’re eating, ...

It’s summertime, and while you’re probably craving ice cream and cold beers in the hot sun, ultimately, you’ve got to add heat to what you eat to stay cool. Yep, that means choosing curries over ...

That refreshing gazpacho on a sweltering summer day. The comforting warmth of chicken soup when you’re feeling under the weather. We instinctively gravitate toward different food temperatures ...

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 ...

Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints and also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume it’s ...