Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

Chemical digestion is one of the six main functions of your digestive system. This system consists of your digestive or gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. During chemical digestion, your ...

From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

My stomach rumbled as I sat at my desk and, given that my wife had recently been ill, I was glad that a toilet was close by, just in case. As it turned out, I dodged the microbial bullet, but it put ...

Protein absorption isn’t the issue, it’s about effective use. Experts suggest spreading 20–40g per meal, focusing on ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...