Researchers say they have discovered an entirely new class of life inside the human body, and it is very similar to a virus.

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

Choosing between Western and Indian toilets Discover how your sitting position can influence digestion reduce strain and ...

The human body has several distinct microbiomes—on the skin, in the mouth and in our airways—but the most consequential one for health is in the digestive system, commonly called the gut microbiome.

New research highlights that apples, rich in fiber and pectin, improve colon health, aiding digestion and general well-being.

Digestion is an important process in the human body. It helps us get the nutrients our body needs to stay healthy. Digestion happens in the digestive system, which begins at the mouth and ends at ...

This short film offers a look at respiration and a tour around the circulatory system and digestive system in the human body, through blood vessels and into mitochondria. There is a detailed ...

The human body absorbs flaxseed better when it is ground ... This is also a good time for those struggling with digestive ...

Focus will include the six major nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water and their importance in the human body. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism in the ...

Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is a crucial substance for the proper functioning of the human digestive system ...