Gastroenterologists say good digestion isn't just about avoiding stomach discomfort. A healthy digestive system helps your ...

This video explains how mechanical and chemical digestion break food down and how the small intestine’s adaptations increase surface area to speed up absorption into the bloodstream.

Chemical digestion is one of the six main functions of your digestive system. This system consists of your digestive or gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. During chemical digestion, your ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is board-certified in gastroentrology. He is the vice chair for ambulatory services for the department of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, where he is ...

Dietary fibre is often overlooked when people think about healthy eating. Many focus on protein, calories, or fats, but fibre quietly plays a central role in digestion, metabolism, and long-term ...

At the 2026 Journées francophones d'hépato‑gastroentérologie et d'oncologie digestive (JFHOD), the French‑language conference on hepatology, gastroenterology, and digestive oncology, ...

You probably know that fiber is an important factor in maintaining a healthy digestive system. When you get enough fiber, your bowel movements are regular and healthy. When your diet lacks fiber, you ...

Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) is a critical transcriptional regulator that allows cells to detect and respond to hypoxic conditions. Its stabilized expression and prolonged activation ...

From dirty ice machines to tap water concerns and digestion effects, here’s why some people refuse ice in their drinks at restaurants. For many, a cold drink isn't complete without ice. It’s not ...

With Ramadan starting today, residents will fast from dawn to dusk – putting the body on reserve and making iftar and suhoor choices crucial for sustaining energy, focus and hydration. Nutritionists ...

Let’s start with a common misconception: bloating isn’t simply “feeling fat” after a carb-heavy meal. It’s more than eating a giant burrito, feeling stuffed, and vowing to “never eat again.” You’re ...

SINGAPORE – National University Hospital (NUH) has officially inaugurated the National University Centre for Digestive Health (NUCD), set up to combat the rising tide of gastrointestinal diseases in ...