You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...

Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.

Food goes on a long, complex journey through your body before becoming poo. Each part of the digestive system plays a special role in breaking it down.

It’s easy to rush through a meal without even realising it, especially when you’re busy or glued to a screen. But slowing ...

The clock strikes 10 p.m. and you find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, contemplating a late dinner or snack. While this scenario might seem harmless, research suggests this common ...

While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...

From signs of a healthy digestive system to a happy brain, there are some simple ways to work out if your gut is firing on ...

Your stomach’s mysterious symphony isn’t just announcing lunchtime—these digestive melodies tell a complex story about your body’s inner workings. From hunger signals to potential warning signs, ...

Brian Robert Boulay does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...