A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss ...

Your gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus, is a driving force in your health -- or in the development of all sorts of ...

Scientists at MIT have discovered that a little-known protein called intelectin-2 plays a powerful double role in defending the gut. The protein strengthens the mucus layer that lines the ...

Here’s what probiotics really do, why they work and how to get more of them in your diet.

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends ...

Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are common GI symptoms of COVID-19, according to Jain’s research. Some people experience these issues as their first signs of infection, ...

Below, five gastroenterologists offer their advice on the single best thing you should do every day to improve your digestive health. Most experts agreed: The No. 1 thing you can do to take care of ...

Although chewing gum helps people refresh their breath or stay alert, what are the consequences of swallowing gum? Chewing gum was formerly made from tree resin, but it is now made from a synthetic ...

Compared to other breads, sourdough is easier to digest, has less of an impact on blood sugar, and is potentially more ...