The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense ...

PAF causes strong contractions—especially in the muscles of the esophagus and the stomach’s upper region (called the gastric fundus). In other parts of the intestine, such as the small intestine and ...

Are you dealing with excessive bloating and acidity lately? Beware! Your mental health status could be the root cause. Scroll ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

Smoking damages the digestive system, which can lead to chronic inflammation and stomach pain. Quitting smoking can provide relief for stomach pain as well as other health benefits. Smoking has ...

Anxiety and IBS are not separate conditions but intertwined signals of a disrupted gut-brain axis that millions misunderstand ...

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

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Do you get bloated when you have a drink or two? You're not alone. Here are the culprits and reasons that your digestive ...