Apple cider vinegar and lemon water are both acidic drinks known for their health benefits. Here's which one to reach for, depending on your health goals.

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Drinking water right after meals may disrupt digestion; waiting about an hour can better support nutrient absorption and comfort.

Drinking water after meals affects digestion and nutrient absorption. Ayurveda recommends waiting 50-60 minutes before ...

Water is an essential component of our overall health, influencing everything from skin hydration to kidney function. Yet, its impact on our digestive system, particularly the colon, often goes ...

A new study -- one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract -- shows how the typical calorie-dense western diet can induce expansion of microbes that promote the ...

Does drinking water right after meals really slow digestion? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan explains whether it’s a harmful habit or just another common myth.

The habit of drinking water during meals, while seemingly innocuous, may interfere with the body’s digestive processes. Though hydration remains essential, when water is consumed could impact nutrient ...

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Although the vast majority of research on the gut microbiome has focused on bacteria in the large intestine, a new study--one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal ...

An exciting new study has examined how bacteria in the small intestine help digest and absorb high-fat foods. The novel research suggests that in the future we could potentially combat obesity by ...