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

You’re not the only one digesting your lunch—so are your microbes. Every time you eat, an entire ecosystem inside your gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and boosting your ...

In the mysterious realm of human gut and digestion, where trillions of microscopic organisms orchestrate our wellbeing, certain foods emerge as master conductors of this grand biological symphony.

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex ...

A nutrition expert breaks down how long it takes to digest food—and shares tips on keeping your digestive system healthy.

Drinking green tea may make you poop due to its caffeine content, and by increasing hydration and decreasing stress. Learn ...

New research offers insight into the evolutionary history of amylase genes, which are key to our ability to eat and digest starchy food. A study found that human ancestors started carrying multiple ...