Stress has always been an ugly word, and for good reason. In addition to causing people headaches and sleeplessness, ongoing stress can quietly damage the gut—the body’s complex doorway between food ...

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If you have irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or common digestive issues like gas, bloating, or constipation, you’ll want to stick with foods that can keep these symptoms ...

It typically takes several hours for your body to fully absorb protein. The rate at which you digest protein varies with age, stress, protein type, the presence of other nutrients, and your activity ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men and younger adults. This offers a potential dietary fix for a widespread digestive ...

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Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Your gut contains trillions of microbes, which serve many ...

Sugar, or glucose, is a major source of energy for the body, but consuming too much or too often can have negative health effects. Sugar begins entering your bloodstream within minutes of eating and ...

Digestive system malignancies (DSMTs)-including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers-represent a major public health challenge in China. A recent national epidemiological ...

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