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 ...

Did you know you have a second brain? Your digestive system is lined with brain cells. This “Second Brain” directs more than digestion. Scientists think it helps control your mood and maybe some of ...

Struggling with bloating after every meal? Expert breaks down common causes, red flags to watch for, and when persistent ...

A team of gastroenterologists and hepatologists examine psychosocial factors in older Americans with gastrointestinal conditions. While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% ...

Your gastrointestinal (G.I.) system, the key player in your overall digestive health, is one of the most important systems in your body. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...