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 ...

If your digestive system’s been a bit sluggish, scientists have found some new solutions — including a fruit you might ...

Many fruits and veggies are packed with fiber, but so are nuts, seeds, and whole grains. “Fiber feeds the good bacteria and ...

Your digestive tract works hard for you every day, breaking down food you eat so that your body can properly absorb the nutrients it needs. Proactively supporting your digestion by adopting certain ...

I used to think fiber was just something that helped you poop regularly. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and experimenting with eating more fiber for the past two years, I’ve ...

Taste receptors have been found far beyond the tongue, but do they help perceive taste or work like the ones in our mouths? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Xuanhe Zhao is a professor of mechanical engineering and civil and environmental engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA. On a sunny day in April, one of us (C.W.) jogged ...