When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Between plant milk, pre- and probiotics, and gluten-free alternatives, I think (and talk!) about digestive health more than ever before. I know that digestion is how the body breaks down food and ...

Learn how stress affects gut health, digestion, and bloating. Discover the gut-brain axis and simple ways to reduce stress and support your gut.

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

Sleep and digestive health are closely linked through what experts call the gut–sleep axis. Poor sleep can disrupt digestion ...

But you might notice it when you’re farting a lot more than usual, and it may make you wonder if something is going on with ...

Four simple habits your gut will thank you for.

Autophagy allows cells to degrade and recycle their cellular components. Researchers have now demonstrated that the autophagy machinery in certain immune cells leads to the immune system attacking the ...