When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

To most people, calories are the North Star of nutrition: a rigid quantity assigned to each and every food that never wavers or changes. Two individuals who eat the exact same thing in the exact same ...

Beans contain nutrients that help to regulate your digestive system and improve your gut health. There are various ways to add beans to your diet.

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug release systems.

Olivia LaFond, a Carnegie Mellon University senior majoring in biomedical and chemical engineering, created a 3D-printed device based on tapeworms designed to attach to the small intestine and deliver ...

Dietitians explain which common foods may worsen bloating, reflux and IBS—and how to support your gut health without unnecessary restriction.

The diversity of digestive systems in the animal kingdom is a fascinating testament to the myriad ways life forms have adapted to thrive in their environments. These systems are intricately linked to ...

Small intestine cancer is rare, with adenocarcinomas being the most common type, often occurring in the duodenum. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy, with staging determined by the TNM ...

Upper GI bleeds can be caused by peptic ulcers, which are holes or sores in the stomach or duodenum. Symptoms of an upper GI bleed can include black, tarry stools and vomiting blood. If you have blood ...

Alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea. The type and amount of alcohol you drink can increase your risk of diarrhea. People with bowel diseases may have worse reactions to alcohol.