There’s plenty to learn about the digestive system — and after partnering to write and illustrate children’s books about the ...

Learn why bad breath persists after brushing in 80% of cases, including causes like dry mouth, GERD, and gum disease plus ...

Learn the life-saving first steps to take when blood appears from your mouth. This essential guide helps you respond ...

Snakes and humans exhibit significant differences in their digestive systems due to their distinct diets and lifestyles.

Paleontologists recently discovered a 506-million-year-old “moth-like” predator that lurked in prehistoric Canada. In a press ...

In recent years, the world of supplements has evolved beyond the traditional pill or powder form. With the growing demand for more targeted health benefits, innovative options have emerged, such as Go ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) affect the digestive tract and cause symptoms of bloating and diarrhea. Learn how they differ ...

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs ...

What do your gums have to do with your heart? More than you might think. Chronic gum disease can lead to inflammation that damages your heart over time.

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are the hallmark of Crohn’s disease, but this autoimmune condition can affect any part of the digestive system, including the mouth. Oral symptoms might even be th ...

Your small intestine has the absorptive area the size of a tennis court Ideally, food takes between 14 to 58 hours to move through your digestive system, from mouth to bum. In my research at King ...