A subgroup of COVID-19 patients may show symptoms of digestive issues, such as diarrhea, a new study shows. Researchers in China examined 206 patients with mild cases of COVID-19. Forty-eight of the ...

Our gut does more than just digest food — it affects everything from our mood to our immune system. When something’s off, your body often tries to alert you with small, easy-to-miss signals. Paying ...

When the digestive system kicks into overdrive, their metabolism also increases. To aid in digestion, they produce powerful stomach acid capable of dissolving bones, fur, feathers, and scales, leaving ...

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 ...

The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

You may be familiar with some of the more notable symptoms of menopause, like changes in menstruation, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. The same hormone changes ...