The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human brain tissues contain seven to 30 times more particles than other organs, such ...

The modern diet often falls short of providing the nutrients needed for optimal digestive health, leaving millions struggling with uncomfortable symptoms and compromised gut function. Two categories ...

Drinking hot water in the morning is a practice used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda to "wake up" the digestive system.

Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than a year later, according to ...

When digestive problems—constipation, reflux, gas, and bloating—strike, many people turn to medication. But taking a look at your diet is worth the effort. "So many digestive complaints are related to ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have made a significant breakthrough in the development of reliable in-vitro digestion models. This ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

(Nanowerk News) In a recently published study in Analyst ("From mouth to gut: microfluidic in vitro simulation of human gastro-intestinal digestion and intestinal permeability"), INL researchers ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. However, some purported benefits of ...