The digestive system's smooth muscle tone is maintained by a molecular pathway, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School have found a new molecular ...

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scientists at the University of Chicago. In carefully ...

Your gut runs on a schedule. New research suggests that eating when your body should be asleep can throw that system out of ...

THE QUESTION Lab studies have indicated that components of tea could have cancer-fighting capabilities. Might this translate to fewer cases of cancer among those who regularly drink tea, especially ...

Aim: We aimed to evaluate the gastro-intestinal tolerance to an indigestible bulking sweetener containing sugar alcohol using a double-blind random cross-over study. Method: In order to simulate their ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...