Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and ...

Explains the process of digestion, detailing how food is transformed into simpler substances that can be absorbed into the ...

We’ve all heard that fibre is a superstar for boosting metabolism, shedding weight, or keeping our gut happy. But what ...

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

Research into the intestinal cells of Burmese pythons has revealed the existence of a previously unknown cell type, ...

Castor oil is a natural laxative that can help relieve occasional constipation. Learn more about how it works, how to use it, ...

Nutritionists say you should load your plate with these magnesium-rich foods to ensure you're getting enough of the nutrient.

Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making ...

When a cholesterol absorption inhibitor is used alone (B), the upregulation of LDLR activity results because of diminished delivery of biliary and dietary cholesterol to the liver from the intestine.

Combination therapy using a statin and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor represents an efficacious new approach to the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in the general population.

A newly discovered cell helps pythons digest entire skeletons—and might be present in other bone-eating predators, too.