When it comes to gut health, one of the most important, and also overlooked, is gut transit time. This factor determines how long food takes to travel through the digestive tract. Although there are ...

Attorneys for a British dancer who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating a cookie from Stew Leonard's that contained undeclared peanuts have filed an amended lawsuit in Connecticut, arguing ...

The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

You know how the weather can switch from warm to chilly in a day? Meanwhile, your immune system and digestion are working overtime to keep you feeling good. That’s when simple, everyday fruits matter, ...

The digestive system works tirelessly to break down food and absorb essential nutrients. However, unhealthy eating patterns and poor lifestyle habits can disrupt its function and interfere with the ...

When the digestive system kicks into overdrive, their metabolism also increases. To aid in digestion, they produce powerful stomach acid capable of dissolving bones, fur, feathers, and scales, leaving ...

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk ...

If you have these common digestive symptoms, drinking less may help. By Alice Callahan When we published an article last year about the various ways alcohol might change your gut microbiome, the ...

You may be familiar with some of the more notable symptoms of menopause, like changes in menstruation, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. The same hormone changes ...

Chappell Roan won best new artist at the Grammys and used her speech to hold record labels accountable. After thanking her friends, family and team, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer said, “I told myself ...

OSHA proposed last week to align the U.S. chemical labeling, classification, and hazard communication system with an international system. Jordan Barab, acting assistant secretary of labor, explained ...

Your body’s biliary system encompasses your bile ducts, gallbladder, and the associated digestive structures. This system works together to move bile, also called digestive fluid, through your system ...