Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to shed light on one of the most ...

Digestion is the process by which our bodies break down the food we eat into nutrients and energy that support vital functions. It begins in the mouth and continues through the stomach, intestines, ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their digestive system. How does lupus affect the digestive system? The digestive system includes the ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Scientists have developed a special capsule that people can take like a pill, and it will move through the digestive system collecting data on metabolism and digestion. The work has been reported in ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Your stomach's gurgles, medically termed borborygmus, are a normal sign of a healthy, active digestive system. These sounds, caused by food, liquid, and air moving through your intestines via ...

Gas can cause stomach pain that varies from mild to severe, but you can take steps to make it less likely. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) When your intestines have too much gas in them, it can cause ...

Your gut health has a lot to say through farting. Passing gas is a normal sign of a healthy digestive system. However, frequent or very foul-smelling gas can signal problems like IBS or lactose ...