This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have made a significant breakthrough in the development of reliable in-vitro digestion models. This ...

Drinking green tea may make you poop due to its caffeine content, and by increasing hydration and decreasing stress. Learn ...

A nutrition expert breaks down how long it takes to digest food—and shares tips on keeping your digestive system healthy.

If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex ...

New research offers insight into the evolutionary history of amylase genes, which are key to our ability to eat and digest starchy food. A study found that human ancestors started carrying multiple ...

Understanding how the digestion process influences and alters the composition and structure of food is essential for food ...

The habit of drinking water during meals, while seemingly innocuous, may interfere with the body’s digestive processes. Though hydration remains essential, when water is consumed could impact nutrient ...